§ Mr. Harrisonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether his officials have had any discussions with officials of the new Riverside health authority about the future of Westminster hospital.
§ Mr. John PattenNo.
§ Mr. Harrisonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to receive recommendations from the new Riverside health authority about the future of Westminster hospital.
§ Mr. John PattenI explained in my reply to the right hon. Member on 22 July that the planning of services at the Westminster hospital is in the first instance the responsibility of the Riverside health authority.