HC Deb 22 June 1978 vol 952 cc293-4W
Mrs. Jeger

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further discussions have taken place regarding the future of the Royal Homoeopathic Hospital in Gt. Ormond Street, WC1; and what proposals he has for safeguarding this hospital.

Mr. Moyle

I have received a report from the health authorities concerned on the feasibility of establishing a special health authority to manage the two specialist postgraduate teaching hospitals on the Queen Square site, together with the Royal London Homoeopathic Hospital. I have told the authorities that further consideration of their proposals must take place in the light of the discussions which are going on about the future management of the London post-

three years to each of the 14 regional health authorities for the establishment of secure psychiatric units; and in each case what has happened to the money.

Mr. Moyle

Special revenue allocations for secure psychiatric units were first made to regional health authorities in 1976–77. These are on a recurring basis and are uplifted each year to take account of price rises, as part of the authorities' general revenue allocations. Final information on the use of the allocations in 1977–78 is not yet available. As regards the use of the allocations in 1976–77 I refer my hon. Friend to my reply to him and to my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne, East (Mr. Thomas) on 28th July 1977.—[Vol. 936, c.611–12.]

As regards capital, which is allocated as required, no sums were allocated in 1975–76. The information for the following two years is:

graduate hospitals generally. My right hon. Friend intends to publish a consultative document on this subject later this year. Any proposals affecting the future of the Homoeopathic Hospital will be considered against the background of the general assurance which the Government have previously given that as long as there are patients wishing to receive homoeopathic treatment and doctors are willing to provide it, the Secretary of State will continue to ensure that facilities are made available.