HC Deb 03 March 1981 vol 1000 c76W
10. Sir David Price

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his policy towards community hospitals.

Dr. Vaughan

We have encouraged health authorities to keep small local hospitals open wherever practicable, because of their important role in the local community. The details of our hospital policy, including that on community hospitals, will be announced later this year when our current review of policy is completed.