§ Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will advise the Essex Area Health Authority to make the fullest possible use of existing hospital buildings, including Hillingdon House and Princess Louise post operative establishments, in view of new limitations on capital expenditure on new buildings, arising out of recent proposals to cut public expenditure.
§ Dr. OwenHealth authorities have already been advised to consider their current capital programme in the light of future public expenditure proposals. It is for the health authorities to make the best use of resources including buildings in the light of local needs.