§ Mr. Simon Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to increase the average daily number of available beds in hospitals in Altrincham and Sale, Cheshire.
§ Mrs. CurrieThe management and planning of health services locally is a matter for district health authorities. The hon. Member may therefore wish to contact the chairman of Trafford district health authority or of the North Western regional health authority on this matter.
§ Mr. Simon Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to ensure that funds are made available immediately to enable the transfer of patients and staff from Denzell hospital, Altrincham, to St. Anne's hospital, Altrincham.
§ Mrs. CurrieThe allocation of resources to individual district health authorities is a matter for regional health authorities, which are best placed to make the necessary judgments in the light of local circumstances. The hon. Member may therefore wish to contact the chairman of the North Western regional health authority on this matter.