§ Mr. StanbrookTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if assurances given by the Under-Secretary of State for Health in reply to questions about capital expenditure plans, asked by the hon. Member for Bolton, North East (Mr. Thurnham), apply to the current approved plan for Orpington hospital.
§ Mr. Freeman[holding answer 24 November 1989]: I refer my hon. Friend to the reply that I gave the hon. Member for Bolton, North East (Mr. Thurnham) on Tuesday 7 November at columns 823–24. I was referring to specific capital expenditure plans supported by districts and awaiting implementation. I am not aware that these circumstances apply to Orpington hospital.