§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what actions have been taken about the time scale and construction of a new hospital in Downpatrick on the site of the Downshire hospital site.
§ Mr. NeedhamIt is for the Eastern health and social services board to bring forward proposals. The Department of Health and Social Services will then consider the priority of any agreed scheme. The board is at present evaluating a report on the options.