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Mr. Lomas
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will introduce a Bill to remove doubt as to the legal obligations of NHS hospitals to provide accommodation for private patients; and if she will make a statement.
Mrs. Castle
As I told the House during the debate on hospital pay beds on 5th May, legislation will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time is available. —[Vol. 891, c. 1096.]