§ Mr. GillTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received regarding the effect of the proposed social services budget for 1998–99 on the incidence of bed blocking in Shropshire hospitals. [24430]
§ Mr. MilburnWe have received a number of letters from members of the public, local councillors and health and social services professionals on the budget proposals of Shropshire County Council and the possible effects on the delayed discharge of patients.