§ Mr. BeggsTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what overall savings will be obtained by the proposal in the Northern health board operational plan to replace ward accommodation at Holywell hospital by provision of local psychogeriatric units in Lame and Whiteabbey.
§ Mr. NeedhamThis is primarily a matter for the Northern Health and Social Services Board. Rather than achieve savings, however, I understand that the proposal, which is only at the planning stage, is intended to improve services for elderly people in the areas mentioned.