HC Deb 10 June 1998 vol 313 cc603-4W
Mr. Pickles

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to announce his decision on the proposed closure of the Ongar War Memorial Hospital. [44883]

Mr. Milburn

My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State will announce his decision when he has given full and proper consideration to the proposals once they have been put forward by North Essex Health Authority.