§ 90. Sir D. Walker-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she is yet in a position to state the effect of the consideration by the North-East Thames Regional Health Authority of the represeatarions of the Hertfordshire 182W Area Health Authority with regard to the proposed closure of the maternity unit at the Herts and Essex Hospital; and whether she will ensure that full consideration is given to such representations before she promulgates a final decision on this matter.