§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidance has been issued by her Department to NHS purchasing bodies regarding the need to ensure adequate provision of chaplaincy facilities for those patients who require them.
§ Mr. SackvilleGuidance issued in January 1992, HSG(92)2, copies of which are available in the Library, reminded purchasing authorities and provider units of the need to make adequate provision for the spiritual needs of patients and staff.
§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the average cost to health authorities and general practitioner fundholders of a visit by an NHS hospital chaplain to one patient.
§ Mr. SackvilleThis information is not available centrally.