§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services how many teaching hospitals were closed in each of England, Wales and Scotland in each year since 1975; and where they were located.
§ Mrs. Currie[holding answer 30 June 1988]: No main university teaching hospital has closed in England since 1975. Hospitals in Wales and Scotland are the responsibilities of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales and my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.
§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services how many teaching hospitals there were in England and Wales for each year since 1980.
§ Mrs. Currie[holding answer 30 June 1988]: I refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Hazel Grove (Mr. Arnold) on 12 April 1988, at columns 98–99. The list of teaching hospitals remains unaltered since 1980. Hospitals in Wales are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.