asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to publish the report of the conference on future training in the ambulance service and its effect on the structure of the service, held at Harrogate in June; and when he expects to formulate proposals for training in the light of the views expressed at the conference.

Papers given at the Harrogate seminar are expected to be published in the next month or so. The views expressed at the seminar will be considered along with other relevant matters such as possible changes in the structure and management of the National Health Service.