HL Deb 05 June 1998 vol 590 cc56-7WA
Baroness Cumberlege

asked Her Majesty's Government:

In relation to how many community hospitals have proposals for closure been objected to by the community health council; which hospitals they are; what date the Secretary of State has to make known his decision; and how many of these hospitals contain a maternity unit. [HL1954]

The Minister of State, Department of Health (Baroness Jay of Paddington)

The following proposals for closure of community hospitals have been referred to Ministers. None of them contains a maternity unit. Decisions will be announced following full consideration by Ministers.

  • St. Barnabas Community Hospital—Saltash, Cornwall
  • Fowey Community Hospital—Fowey, Cornwall
  • Edward Hain Community Hospital—St. Ives, Cornwall
  • Poltair Community Hospital—Penzance, Cornwall.