§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the future of the children's ward of the Ida Darwin hospital, Cambridge.
§ Sir George YoungI understand that discussions have been arranged locally about deployment of nursing staff within the hospital, and that following these the area health authority (teaching) will consider proposals at its next meeting. I gather that no closures are envisaged.
§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list in the Official Report the number of nursing staff at the Ida Darwin hospital, Cambridge, currently employed; and what was the number employed there on 15 March 1980, 1979 and 1978, respectively.
§ Sir George YoungThe information is not available centrally. The hon. Member may wish to ask Cambridgeshire area health authority (teaching), which is responsible for management of the hospital.