HC Deb 24 July 1979 vol 971 c203W
Mr. Higgins

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services why phase 2 of the development plan for Worthing hospital, which was stated in the 1976 strategic plan would be implemented within 10 years, is not specifically programmed in the 1979–88 programme.

Dr. Vaughan

Regional health authorities are responsible for major capital developments. Although phase 2 of Worthing hospital was included in the strategic plan submitted by the West Sussex area health authority to the South-West Thames regional health authority, the regional health authority has not given the project high enough priority for inclusion in the regional capital programme.