§ 2. Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will now reconsider the decision in respect of the emergency and accident unit at the Victoria Memorial Jewish Hospital, Manchester.
§ Dr. OwenHaving studied carefully the regional hospital board's report and all the representations received, my right hon. Friend has decided to accept the board's recommendation that the unit be closed. This decision is being conveyed to the regional hospital board and all those involved in the preliminary consultations.