§ 56. Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether the closure of hospital beds at Princess Alexandra hospital, Harlow, and the Herts and Essex hospital, Bishops Stortford, which took place in 1982 are still regarded as temporary closures.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe West Essex health authority has decided to reopen 28 beds at Princess Alexandra hospital, Harlow, as soon as possible and to undertake formal consultation on permanent closure of the alcoholic unit at Herts and Essex hospital, Bishops Stortford.