§ 49. Mr. Amessasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has recently received regarding the closure of the cancer unit at Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
§ Mrs. CurrieWe have received this year six letters from hon. Members, and about 3,000 letters direct from members of the public, together with two petitions, about the closure of the radiotherapy department at Southend hospital. The North-East Thames regional health authority has proposed that the radiotherapy department is closed, but that most other cancer services will continue to be provided in Southend.
If we are required to make a final decision on the proposal, we will take into account all representations which have been received.