HC Deb 23 April 1990 vol 171 c18W
Mr. McCrady

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what action he has taken to prevent the closure of St. Leonard's home, located in Warrenpoint in South Down.

Mr. Needham

As I indicated in my reply to the hon. Gentleman on 19 March,Official Report, columns 448–49, the Southern health and social services board is continuing to explore the possibilities of providing more suitable accommodation for the residents of St. Leonard's. No decision has been taken on the future of the home.