§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will now indicate the target date for the start of the proposed new development at the Whittington hospital; what additional resources will be allocated to meet the proposal for a major role in the future for the Royal Northern hospital; what role is envisaged for Islington hospitals in-teaching; and what further resources are to be allocated for this purpose.
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§ Dr. VaughanI have told the health authorities that I will not agree to any plan for developing the Whittington hospital which does not include keeping a viable, worthwhile general service at the Royal Northern hospital. Development proposals have not yet been submitted to the Department and the hon. Member may, therefore, like to raise these issues direct with the North East Thames regional health authority.