§ Mr. Crouchasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give an assurance that he does not intend to close down some of the facilities at the Spinal Unit of Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
§ Mr. EnnalsI have told the regional and area health authorities that they must seek my prior approval if they wish to reduce the level of provision at the unit. They have not submitted any proposals to me to make such a reduction.