§ Mr. Galeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to receive a full assessment of 772W recent storm damage to National Health Service property; what steps he intends to take to ensure that the cost of repairs to National Health Service property in the Canterbury and Thanet health authority district does not detract from funds available for patient care; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonThe regional health authorities concerned have been asked to provide information, including the estimated cost of making good the damage caused to their property on 15/16 October. We expect to receive a detailed assessment shortly, and will consider the position in the light of that assessment.