§ Mrs. Dunwoodyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he intends to negotiate the sale of St. Columba's hospital to the Hospital Corporation International Ltd., an American private health company.
§ Dr. VaughanThe disposal of surplus NHS property has been delegated to regional health authorities. The North-West Thames regional health authority has responsibility for this sale, for which agents have been appointed. Details of the property are being sent to all interested parties.