§ 46. Mr. Sumbergasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has received any representations in connection with the proposed shopping development at Prestwich hospital; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. CurrieOne on 30 October 1986, from my hon. Friend. North Western regional health authority has wide ranging plans to improve its services for mentally ill patients, in particular to develop community services.
North Western regional health authority and the district health authority concerned do not believe they need to retain all the land at Prestwich hospital to provide these services. Some land, they believe, should be sold and the proceeds re-invested in developing services to patients. They are therefore seeking outline planning permission for retail, leisure and housing use for some of the land. My hon. Friend may wish to take up any particular concerns with the regional health authority chairman or with Bury metropolitan district council, the planning authority concerned.