§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why Islington hon. Members were not informed in advance of the proposed statement of 6 May by the Minister for Health; and why they were not invited to the discussion at the Royal Northern hospital arising from the statement.
§ Dr. VaughanMy private office informed Islington hon. Members in advance of my intention to visit the hospital on 6 May, and on the day of the visit I sent them a copy of my statement about the hospital's future.