§ Mr. FOOTasked the Minister of Pensions whether any steps are to be taken for the closing down of the Queen Alexandra's convalescent centre at Salt ash; and whether, before taking any such steps, an opportunity will be given for the expression of the opinion of the local training advisory committee and other interests concerned?
§ Major TRYONHaving regard to the large decrease in the number of men waiting for concurrent treatment and training and to the fact that the available accommodation in other similar Ministry institu-2612W tions is considered adequate to meet all requirements, it has been decided to discontinue, early next year, the use of the premises at Saltash as a convalescent centre. This step was not taken without the fullest consideration of all the circumstances, and I am satisfied that the retention of Saltash as a convalescent centre could not be justified.