HC Deb 03 July 1967 vol 749 c161W
Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Health if he will delay the closure of Torrington Hospital as a maternity unit for at least 12 months after the completion of the new Barnstaple maternity unit; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Snow

No.

Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Health if he will give an assurance that Torrington Hospital will continue as a hospital for the use of local general practitioners; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Snow

The South Western Regional Hospital Board have no plans to close this hospital.