§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give an assurance that no status change is contemplated for Lymington Hospital and that the range of services currently provided will not be reduced.
§ Mr. MoyleThe Hampshire Area Health Authority (Teaching) is responsible, subject to the agreement of the appropriate community health council, for decisions on the closure or change of use of hospitals in Hampshire, and I understand that, at present, the authority does not envisage any change in the use of Lymington Hospital for some years ahead. Any future proposals would be the subject of full consultation with all interested bodies.