§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has now concluded the design studies for maternity units for the nucleus type of hospital; and what is its cost and brief specification.
§ Mr. MoyleI would refer my hon. Friend to my reply to his Question on 8th November 1976—[Vol. 919, c.61].—My Department is currently consulting the professions on outline proposals for the various component parts of the maternity department. The design data are now likely to be ready early in 1978.