HC Deb 10 March 1987 vol 112 c160W
54. Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what information he has concerning plans for the closure of hospitals in the county of Leicestershire.

Mrs. Currie

Health authorities routinely inform the Department when they are consulting on a proposal to close a hospital. The Department has been advised of the following such consultation exercises in LeicestershireKibworth Hall hospital for mentally handicapped people Glengate hospital for mentally handicapped people The hon. and learned Member may wish to contact the chairman of Leicestershire health authority for fuller details of the proposals listed and for information on any proposals which are not yet subject to public consultation.