§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what options are being considered for the future of Hounslow hospital; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergNo final decision has been taken on the future use of Hounslow Hospital. I have asked the Hounslow and Spelthorne health authority to review whether there is a prospective NHS use for the site.
§ Mrs. Dunwoodyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services on what basis he overruled the request of the Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith area health authority, and the North-West Thames regional health authority, that the Hounslow hospital should be retained for future use.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergI have not done so.