HC Deb 16 July 1985 vol 83 c118W
41. Mr. Robert Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he will be in a position to make a statement on the future of the children's ward at Wrightington hospital.

Mr. John Patten

At this stage this is a matter for the health authority which, I understand, is about to undertake formal public consultations on its new proposals.