§ 31. Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if, in view of the rising population of the area, he will now upgrade the Bangor hospital.
§ Mr. Chris PattenA comprehensive review of acute hospital services in the Eastern Board area as a whole has been undertaken by a review team appointed jointly by the Department of Health and Social Services and the board. A decision on the future role of Bangor hospital will be taken in the light of the review team's report which I expect to receive in the very near future.