HC Deb 19 November 1997 vol 301 c192W
Mr. Chidgey

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations she has received from NHS hospitals on the contracting cost of bereavement and mortuary services to the private sector.[16712]

Mr. Nigel Griffiths

No NHS hospital has made representations on this subject.

Mr. Chidgey

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what guidance she has provided on fair trade practices to NHS hospitals which(a) have contracted out and (b) have expressed an interest in seeking to contract out bereavement and mortuary services.[16709]

Mr. Nigel Griffiths

This department has no responsibility for NHS hospitals, and no guidance has been sought.