HC Deb 17 March 1986 vol 94 cc57-8W
Mr. Fatchett

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has yet received any proposals from

was first collected from 1 April 1984. The information collected does not indicate whether the appellant is an employee or employer and figures are not available for localities smaller than a social security region. The available information is shown in the table.

health care in the Hampstead health authority in the last three years; and what has been the average for district health authorities in England over the same period.

Mr. Hayhoe

Following are the figures requested:

Leeds western district health authority to close the nurses' home at Chapel Allerton hospital; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hayhoe

Leeds western's proposals, which are currently under consideration in the Department, envisage a substantial reduction in the number of units of accommodation provided in the district, but do not specify which are to be closed to achieve this reduction. The authority has been asked to send the hon. Member details.

Mr. Fatchett

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what criteria he applies when deciding to approve the sale of National Health Service property currently used as accommodation for nurses.

Mr. Hayhoe

I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Newham, South (Mr. Spearing) on 12 March at columns526–27.