§ Mr. Peter Pike (Burnley)I beg to move,
That this House is concerned at all the hospital closures now under consideration in the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Health Authority area; is particularly concerned at the possible closure of Victoria Hospital, Burnley which celebrated its centenary in 1986; recognises that the Health Authority is having to consider these closures as a result of unacceptable financial revenue restraints; accepts the need for improved health service provision in the area as identified in the District Medical Officer's Annual Report; and believes that additional financial resources should be made available fully to meet the needs of the community in the area and to ensure that all the existing hospitals remain open.I do not have time to start to develop my argument, but Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale have a very strong case for additional Health Service resources and we deeply deplore the proposed closures.
§ It being Seven o'clock, the proceedings lapsed, pursuant to Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business).