§ Mr. Darlingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services to what extent the decision to move the headquarters of the Sheffield Regional Hospital Board to Nottingham, with a loss of 600 clerical and administrative jobs in Sheffield, is in accord with his policy of regional development; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir K. JosephBefore any final decisions are taken on the eventual location of the headquarters of the proposed regional health authority for Region 3 I shall be discussing the issues with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.