§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many patients have been treated over the latest period of 12 months for which figures are available in each of those wards in Manchester royal infirmary and St. Mary's hospital planned for closure over the next three years; and what alternative facilities will be made available if such wards are closed.
§ Mr. Kaufmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many wards are planned for closure at the Manchester royal infirmary and St. Mary's hospital in the next three years; which specialities will be affected by these ward closures; and how many beds will be reduced in each of those specialties.
§ Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much money the closure of wards will release at the Manchester royal infirmary and St. Mary's hospital; and what will he done with this money.
§ Mr. Litherlandasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what information he has on the degree of public consultation on and the public response to the proposed reductions in central Manchester's acute beds.
§ Mr. WhitneyWork has just begun on a major redevelopment of the Manchester royal infirmary which will affect the pattern of care in the district. Right hon. and hon. Members may wish to address their detailed inquiries on the consequences of this development and consultation arrangements to the chairman of Central Manchester health authority.