§ Mr. Peter Bottomleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has received any representations from local people in favour of the closure of the Eltham and Mottingham hospital, London SE9.
§ Dr. VaughanNo, but I have had many representations asking me to keep it open, including from my hon. Friend, who has made very strong and clear representations to me. I have had discussions on this matter with the area health authority chairman twice and also the chairman of the regional health authority.