§ Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Minister of Health what representations have been made to him regarding the retention of the deep X-ray therapy unit at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle; what replies he has given; and if he will give an assurance that the X-ray unit will remain at the Cumberland Infirmary, and that the efforts of the hospital authorities will be directed towards expansion, rather than closure.
§ Mr. LoughlinMy right hon. Friend has received a number of representations on this matter, to which he has replied that the future of the unit is being considered as part of the regional board's proposals for radiotherapy services in the region as a whole. My Department will be discussing these proposals with representatives of the board later this month; in the meantime the present service at the Cumberland Infirmary is being maintained.