§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to prevent the closure of the Dowland ward for young leukaemia sufferers at Northwick park hospital.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI understand that whilst the ward is temporarily closed acutely ill leukaemia patients will be accommodated elsewhere in the Lister unit at the hospital. Any proposal for permanent closure of this ward would be subject to the formal consultation procedure.