§ Mr. Neaveasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to approve plans for a health centre at Abingdon hospital; and whether he will make a statement on the cause of the delay in arriving at a settlement of the cost.
§ Mr. AlisonBerkshire County Council submitted its proposals for this project to my right hon. Friend in the middle of January. Some points about the cost were not clear and he has asked for further details urgently. When this aspect has been satisfactorily resolved he expects to be able to approve the scheme.