HC Deb 24 October 1972 vol 843 cc232-3W
Dr. Summerskill

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what provision of new accommodation has been made for patients as a result of the recent fire at the Murray House section of Botley Park Hospital.

Sir K. Joseph

While heating and domestic water systems are being repaired, one ward of 21 patients has been temporarily transferred to Ottershaw Hospital. Murray House is due to close in 1976, when new accommodation becomes available.

Dr. Summerskill

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will hold an urgent inquiry into the recent fire at the Murray House section of Botley Park Hospital.

Sir K. Joseph

The hospital management committee, in conjunction with the local fire authority, is inquiring urgently into the circumstances of the fire, and will be reporting its findings to the regional hospital board and for my further consideration as soon as possible.