HC Deb 21 January 1987 vol 108 c627W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take immediate action through the National Health Service management board to recruit nurses for Charing Cross hospital in order to enable the re-opening of its coronary care unit; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Newton

Recruitment is the responsibility of the local health authority. I understand that Riverside health authority is making every effort to recruit suitably qualified nurses.