§ Mr. Goodladasked the Secretary of of State for Social Services what proposals he has for the sale of redundant hospitals in the Crewe health area.
§ Dr. OwenContracts for the sale of the Coppenhall Hospital premises have been exchanged and completion is expected within the next two months. Disposal procedure is in progress for the Nantwich Cottage Hospital premises and
Annual care and maintenance costs Estimated value if sold Coppenhall Hospital … £277. £50,000: contracts have already been exchanged. Linden Grange … Not applicable. Not applicable: already sold. Crewe Memorial Hospital … Not applicable: used for staff residences and storage. No estimate is available. Alvaston Hospital … Not applicable. Not applicable: already sold. Albert Infirmary, Winsford … £1,300. No estimate is available. Nantwich Cottage Hospital … Not applicable: rented to Cheshire County Council. Estimate awaited from the District Valuer.