§ Sir M. Haversasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the future plans for Wimbledon Hospital in view of the distance from Wimbledon of any other comparable facilities.
§ Mr. MoyleI understand that, as part of its current review of services and in view of the imperative current need to use resources in the most economical way, Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth Area Health Authority has recently decided to draw up plans for consultation on the possible closure of this hospital. I am assured that consideration will be given to the needs of patients including the availability of public transport; but since the procedures require proposals for closures to be referred to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services for final decision in certain circumstances, it would clearly not be appropriate for me to make detailed comments at this stage.