§ Dame Joan Vickersasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, in view of the quality of the work undertaken at Didworthy Hospital and the shortage of beds in the South-West, if he will have a thorough investigation made before considering the possibility of closing this hospital.
§ Mr. AlisonThis hospital is temporarily closed due to staff shortage. Before making any recommendation to my right hon. Friend to close it permanently, the South-Western Regional Hospital Board will carry out full local consultations.