§ Lord Kilclooneyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What proposals there are to make full use of the buildings and sites at Ards Hospital, Newtownards. [HL977]
§ Lord Williams of MostynThe Ulster Community and Hospitals Trust is currently considering proposals and developing a business case to enhance and modernise services on the Ards Hospital campus. An overall rationalisation exercise is also being considered and this may lead to the sale of surplus assets in the trust. In the near future the trust intends to commence a public consultation process on the future provision of services, both in Newtownards and Bangor.