§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he is taking to ensure that hospital closures in the area of Heathrow Airport do not jeopardise emergency services that would be needed in the event of a major air disaster.
§ Mr. EnnalsIt is for health authorities, to whom I have recently issued further guidance, to maintain plans for dealing with major accidents. I am assured that those relating to Heathrow Airport will not be jeopardised by any current proposal for hospital closure or change of use.