§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to announce his decision regarding the proposed closure of the Paddington Clinic and Day Hospital; and whether he can indicate what period of time will elapse during which interested parties can make representations, before his decision is taken.
§ Sir K. JosephThe proposal is not for the closure of the Paddington Clinic and Day Hospital but for its designation to the Board of Governors of St. Mary's Hospital. I have already received a number of representations386W about this and am willing to consider further representations up to the end of April.