HC Deb 12 July 1985 vol 82 c552W
Mr. Hume

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if he will make a statement on the future of the maternity unit in Strabane;

(2) if he will make a statement on the future of the maternity unit in Limavady.

Mr. Chris Patten

The provision of services at these two hospitals is a matter for the Western health and social services board in the first instance. I understand, however, that the board is in fact reviewing the future of the small general practitioner maternity units at both hospitals in the light of the current policy for obstetric services. No decisions have yet been made about the future of the units and no changes will be made without widespread consultations.