§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what representations he has received on the threatened closure of the child development centre at Charing Cross hospital; what powers are available to him to keep this centre for handicapped children in being; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if, in his view, the closure of the child development centre at Charing Cross hospital would constitute a substantial variation in the provision of patient services by the area health authority concerned; and if he will spell out the procedures for consultation to be followed before the centre can be closed.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinI shall let the right hon. Gentleman have a reply as soon as possible.