§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has yet been formally asked to adjudicate on the future of the Grove maternity hospital, Barton-on-Sea; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. VaughanI understand the Wessex regional health authority has not yet taken any decision about the future of the Grove maternity hospital, Barton-on-Sea. The local community health council has opposed the proposed closure of this hospital and, as my hon. Friend knows, the matter will come to Ministers for decision if the regional health authority decides to pursue it.