§ 37. Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received concerning the future of the Royal National Orthopaedic hospital, Stanmore, Middlesex.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeBetween April and July last year we received 27 letters from hon. Members and approximately 72 letters from orthopaedic surgeons and members of the public expressing concern about the future of the Royal National Orthopaedic hospital, both its London and Stanmore branches. Since November 1984 we have received six letters from hon. Members and one from a member of the public expressing similar concern specifically about Stanmore. My hon. Friend has asked to meet me to discuss this subject and I have agreed to do so.