§ Ms. Glenda JacksonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make it her policy, in her decisions on the Tomlinson report, to require that no beds will be closed in London before steps are taken to improve community health services.
§ Dr. MawhinneyWe have made clear that the Government's response to the Tomlinson report will be made early in the new year. Clearly a key element will be to ensure that the shift in the balance of care from acute to primary and community health services is carefully planned and co-ordinated.