§ Mr. Corbynasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many beds for orthopaedic patients will be lost as a result of the proposed closure of the Royal National Orthopaedic hospital at Stanmore;
(2) what representations he has received concerning the proposed closure of the Royal National Orthopaedic hospital at Stanmore.
§ Mrs. CurrieThere are no proposals to close the Royal National Orthopaedic hospital. I would confirm previous assurances given by this Government that proposals for any substantial change to services at Stanmore will be subject to a final decision by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State.
The Royal National Orthopaedic hospital at Stanmore is currently the subject of an options appraisal by Bloomsbury health authority which is intended to clarify the future role of the hospital and consider its most appropriate location.
So far this year we have received four letters from members of the public referred by hon. Members, and three letters direct from the public, which have anticipated the results of this options appraisal.