HC Deb 02 April 1984 vol 57 cc405-6W
Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will meet a delegation led by the hon. Member for Leyton about the proposed partial closure of Whipps Cross district general hospital, Leytonstone, for two weeks in the summer; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Yes, we always meet deputations led by hon. Members. However, we would prefer local issues to be raised in the first instance direct with the responsible local health authorities and I understand that, for some reason, the hon. Member has not yet made any representations to the chairman of the Waltham Forest district health authority which is responsible for the management of this hospital.