§ Baroness Airey of Abingdonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will make a statement on the future management of the Osborne House Convalescent Home.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of the Environment (The Earl of Avon)I am glad to be able to announce that the Civil Service Benevolent Fund have agreed to enter into a contract to manage the home on behalf of my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for the Environment, with effect from 1st July 1985. I am confident they will be able to maintain standards and to preserve the traditions of the home.