HC Deb 04 December 1978 vol 959 c488W
40. Sir Anthony Royle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the South-West Thames regional health authority and the Kingston area health authority commenced consideration of proposals for upgrading the in— patient accommodation at the Royal hospital, Richmond; when these bodies will reach a decision; and if the plans include the reinstatement of the following facilities: post-operative beds, general practitioner beds, geriatric beds, minor surgery and minor casualty.

Mr. Moyle

The South-West Thames regional health authority and the Kingston and Richmond area health authority began to consider the upgrading of inpatient accommodation at the Royal hospital, Richmond, in 1976. The facilities to be provided are still under discussion and no decisions have yet been taken.