HC Deb 26 July 1983 vol 46 c414W
46. Mr. Madden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received opposing the threatened closure of Thornton View hospital, Bradford.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

The future of Thornton View hospital was raised by the hon. Member for Bradford, South (Mr. Torney) on 21 January 1983 in a debate on a motion for the Adjournment. The hon. Member for Bradford, South wrote to Ministers on this issue, as did Mr. Edward Lyons when he was the hon. Member for Bradford, West. In addition, 10 letters from members of the public have been received by the Department.