§ Mr. David Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps have been taken, or will be taken, to check the stability of brick piers to the ward block of the Basingstoke District General Hospital.
§ Dr. OwenThere are no brick piers. The ward block is of reinforced concrete frame construction clad with brick panels. These facing panels carry no imposed load, only their self-load and wind load. They are properly seated and secured. 297W I am advised that there is no evidence of any need to check their stability.