§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many patients in Thornton View hospital, Bradford, have died between October 1984 and the latest available date.
§ Mr. John PattenWe do not collect this sort of detailed local information centrally. The hon. Member may wish to seek information from the chairman of Bradford health authority.
§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received from Bradford city council concerning Thornton View hospital; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenWe have had representations from the city solicitor who, I understand, was acting on the instructions of a sub-committee of Bradford city council, that the closure of the hospital should be delayed because population data used in the district health authority's plans were misleading. I have replied that I am satisfied that the360W new figures presented by the city council do not have any significant bearing on the decision, and that Bradford, with 45 per cent. more beds for elderly patients than the national average, will be able to provide satisfactory services to elderly people.