§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if the Wands worth, Merton and Sutton area health authority, or the regional health authority receives a special allowance for the Henderson hospital; if so, how much is granted per year; and whether this will be withdrawn if the hospital closes.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinRevenue allocations made by the Department to the South-West Thames regional health authority do not specifically identify services provided at this hospital. I understand that the regional health authority has decided that a sum not exceeding £50,000 from secure treatment money already allocated for improving secure facilities should be transferred for the purpose of maintaining the Henderson hospital and delaying its closure until 31 March 1980, this sum to be reinstated for its original purpose on 1 April 1980. The future funding of this hospital is a matter for the health authorities concerned. Any proposal for its permanent closure would be subject to the formal consultation procedures.