§ Mr. Corbynasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what will be the effect on the budgets of Islington, Haringey and Camden health authorities of the closure of Friern Barnet hospital; and how many patients will be affected, for each authority, from Friern Barnet.
§ Mr. John PattenI understand that North-East Thames regional health authority has not yet taken any final decisions on the proposed revenue allocations to the districts concerned with the local re-provision of services currently provided at Friern hospital. Information is not available centrally on the number of patients for each authority likely to be affected. I suggest the hon. Member750W approaches the regional health authority for detailed information on progress on planning and the re-provision of Friern hospital's services.