§ Mr. Loydenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what plans there are to reduce further the number of beds at the Royal Liverpool hospital;
(2) if there are any plans to close a surgical ward at the Royal Liverpool teaching hospital; and if he will make a statement;
(3) if there are any plans to make surgical wards into five-day wards at the Royal Liverpool hospital; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. CurrieThe provision of local health services is a matter for individual health authorities. The hon. Member may therefore wish to contact the chairman of the Liverpool health authority.
510W
§ Mr. Loydenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what plans he has to seek to reduce the waiting list for patients awaiting treatment at the Royal Liverpool hospital.
§ Mr. NewtonI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.