HC Deb 19 July 1976 vol 915 cc390-2W
Mr. Goodlad

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are his plans for the future of Oakmere Rehabilitation Centre, Cheshire.

Dr. Owen

In February this year the Cheshire Area Health Authority announced its intention to start consultations with all the interested bodies about its proposal to close the Oakmere Rehabilitation Centre. Any proposal to close the rehabilitation centre, to which the local community health council could not agree, would be referred to my right hon. Friend for a final decision.

Mr. Goodlad

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are his plans for the future of Northwich Infirmary.

Dr. Owen

I understand that the Cheshire Area Health Authority has no plans to change the use of the Victoria Infirmary, Northwich, in the foreseeable future.

Mr. Goodlad

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are his plans for the future of Davenham Hospital, Northwich, Cheshire.

Dr. Owen

In May this year the Cheshire Area Health Authority announced its intention to start consultations with all the interested bodies about its proposal to close Davenham Hospital, Northwich. Any proposal to close the hospital to which the local community health council could not agree would be referred to my right hon. Friend for a final decision.

Mr. Goodlad

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are his plans for the future of the Tarporley War Memorial Hospital, Cheshire.

Dr. Owen

In May this year the Cheshire Area Health Authority announced its intention that consultations with all the interested bodies about the future use of the Tarporley War Memorial Hospital should start early in 1977, with a view to the eventual closure of this hospital. Any proposal to close the hospital, to which the local community health council could not agree, would be referred to my right hon. Friend for a final decision.