§ 38. Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to make a statement about the proposed closure of the children's ward at Wrightington hospital.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeAfter the meeting which my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State had with a deputation led by my hon. Friend the Member for South Ribble, we have called for more information. I will make a statement in due course when we have considered all the information we need. Meanwhile the ward will remain open.