§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take all appropriate steps, and provide necessary finances to ensure that the Morton community hospital in Derbyshire remains open.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeIt is for north Derbyshire health authority to decide whether or not to close Morton hospital, subject to the agreement of the community health council, and there is no need for ministerial involvement unless this agreement cannot be achieved. I understand that no final decision has yet been taken on the future of the hospital.