HC Deb 19 March 1976 vol 907 c655W
Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will make a statement as to the reason why the neurosurgical unit at the Whittington Hospital, London, N19, was closed down and transferred to the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, NW3.

Dr. Owen

The unit has been temporarily transferred to the Royal Free Hospital because of equipment failure at the Whittington. The Regional Health Authority is reviewing the distribution of neurosurgical services in the region, as part of its strategic regional plan.