§ 55. Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many letters he has now received from the general public about the proposal by the North East Thames regional health authority to close the radiotherapy unit at Southend; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. CurrieWe have received 15 letters which have been referred by hon. Members, together with about 1,970 letters direct from members of the public.
If Ministers are required to make a final decision on the proposal, we will take into account all representations which have been received.