§ Mr. HardyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate he has of the savings effected by the closure of beds at Wathwood hospital by the Rotherham health authority in relation to the cost to public funds of placements in private nursing homes; and if he will encourage the authority to retain those beds.
§ Mr. Mellor[holding answer 19 October 1989]: The proposed closure at Wathwood hospital is a matter for Rotherham health authority and I suggest the hon. Member contacts the chairman of the health authority for the information he seeks.