§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what alternative centres for the treatment of arthritis will be available in Yorkshire if the Royal Bath hospital, Harrogate, is closed.
§ Mr. FreemanThe Royal Bath hospital provides rheumatology services for a number of district health458W authorities, including some for Huddersfield. Arrangements for future provision of rheumatology services for Huddersfield's population is a matter for the local health authority. The hon. Member may wish to contact the chairman of Huddersfield health authority for further information.