§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for the Social Services how many patients have now been refused admission to Botleys Park Hospital because of the ban imposed by the trades union action committee; and what steps are being taken to deal with the situation.
§ Mr. MoyleThere are now 24 patients on the waiting list for urgent admission for long-term care to the hospital. Regular meetings are held between the local management and staff representatives to review the position, and the Chairman of the Surrey Area Health Authority has arranged to meet the hospital staff on 8th March.