§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many of the nurses and other National Health Service staff evicted from their homes at Neasden hospital in December are now in National Health Service accommodation elsewhere; and by whom the additional costs to these residents are being borne.
§ Mrs. CurrieI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to bring the 30 residences now empty at Neasden hospital into use for the homeless before they deteriorate to the point where they need extra expenditure to restore them to viability.
§ Mrs. CurrieNeasden hospital is surplus to National Health Service requirements, and a planning application has been made to Brent council. Once that has been determined, the site will be sold as soon as practicable and the proceeds will accrue to the health service. It is for the health authorities concerned to consider possible short term alternative uses consistent with their responsibility for maintaining and securing the site.