§ 59. Mr. Spriggsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what details he has received of the number of hospital units which have either been closed, or are to be closed in England and Wales, and the new purpose to which the above buildings are to be put; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonFrom 1st January, 1961, to 30th June, 1971, 316 recommendations for closure or change of use of hospital units were approved. Of the 83 recommendations approved during 1970 and the first half of 1971 alternative hospital use was planned in 23 cases: in the others, disposal outside the Hospital Service was envisaged. Particulars of alternative use before 1970 are not readily available.