§ 58. Mr. Ashtonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is satisfied that the transfer of geriatric patients and beds from Carlton Hospital, Worksop, to Retford Hospital is in the interests of patients and relatives in Worksop; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EnnalsI would refer my hon. Friend to my right hon. Friend's reply to him on 14th May. He tries to take account of all the interests of patients2W and their relatives when considering whether he should approve the closure of any hospital.—[Vol. 783, c. 232–3.]