HC Deb 13 July 1987 vol 119 cc379-80W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many beds will be provided at the Liverpool royal infirmary following the relocation of services from St. Paul's eye hospital and the seamen's dispensary;

(2) what are the estimated savings to the Liverpool area health authority from the location of all obstetric and gynaecology services to the former Liverpool royal infirmary; and if he will make a statement;

(3) what will be the estimated cost of the relocation of the St. Paul's eye hospital and the seamen's dispensary to the Liverpool royal infirmary;

(4) what will be the estimated cost to the Liverpool area health authority of the relocation of all obstetrics and gynaecology services to the former Liverpool royal infirmary;

(5) how many beds will be provided at the Liverpool royal infirmary site following the location of all obstetric and gynaecology services.

Mrs. Currie

[pursuant to her reply, 10 July 1987] The Liverpool health authority's plans for reshaping the pattern of acute hospital services in Liverpool are described in its draft strategy, which was issued for consultation at the beginning of June. Firm plans cannot be properly formulated until that consultation exercise is completed on 31 August 1987. I understand that all Members whose constituencies cover Liverpool have been sent copies of the document and invited to comment on the proposals. The hon. Member may therefore wish to write to the chairman of the Liverpool health authority.