Mr. William O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what is her Department's recommended procedure for hon. Members to meet chief executives of trust hospitals to discuss cases involving and affecting their constituents; and if she will make a statement;
(2) what advice she has given chairmen and chief executives of trust hospitals on meeting hon. Members to discuss problems raised with them by constituents; and if she will make a statement.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe Department encourages trusts to develop good communications with local Members of Parliament. The precise arrangements are matters for individual trust boards.