Lluesty Hospital, Clwyd

HC Deb 26 July 1989 vol 157 c733W

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a further statement concerning the future of Lluesty hospital, Clwyd.

Mr. Grist

I understand that when it met on 24 July, Clwyd health authority decided to propose the closure of Lluesty hospital, and to consult widely on the issue. The consultation period will end on 30 November 1989.

If in the light of this exercise the authority decides to proceed with the proposal the issue would, in the normal way, be referred to my right hon. Friend. Given his potential role in this matter it would be inappropriate for me to comment further at this stage.