§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what formal 489W clinical assessment has been made, and by whom, in connection with rationalisation plans for maternity services in Newham; and if the regional health authority, City and East London Area Health Authority, and Newham Community Health Councils, respectively, have been provided with a copy.
§ Mr. MoyleNo separate clinical assessment has been made. Consideration of the clinical content of plans by professional bodies is an integral part of the consultative process which necessarily precedes the closure or change of use of any hospital. The endorsement of the area's plan by the Area Medical Advisory Committee and the Area Nursing and Midwifery Committee is known to the Community Health Council.
§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what views have been sought from the City and East London Area Health Authority Family Practitioner Committee in respect of plans for rationalisation of maternity services in Newham and the future of general practitioner's units in particular; when the
MATERNITY REGISTRATIONS FOR EXPECTED DELIVERY 1977 January February March April May June Plaistow Hospital … … 44 112 127 94 84 83 Forest Gate Hospital … … 70 71 70 68 72 45 The rate of ante-natal visits per registered case is 9.8 for Plaistow Hospital and 6.7 for Forest Gate Hospital.