§ Mr. Sumbergasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the North-West regional health authority will reply to a submission by the Salford area health authority relating, inter alia, to the future of Prestwich hospital, Manchester.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI understand that the North Western regional health authority, having met representatives of Salford health authority, are urgently considering proposals in preparation for a discussion at the regional health authority's meeting on 19 December. My hon. Friend may care to contact the chairman of the regional health authority for any further information.