§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the effect of the closure of Rutland memorial hospital on the level of maternity care in the area.
§ Mrs. CurrieLeicestershire health authority is currently consulting on proposals to close maternity services at Rutland memorial hospital. Since these proposals could come to Ministers for a decision if agreement cannot be reached locally, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on this at present.