§ Sir Eldon GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what estimate he has made, or received from the regional health authority, about the costs of re-providing at West Suffolk and Addenbrookes hospitals the facilities that will be closed at Newmarket hospital in the event that the latter is run down to community status;
(2) what information he has received from the East Anglian regional health authority about its plans to continue Newmarket hospital as a general hospital for three years after any decision is taken on the authority's proposals to downgrade it to community status.
§ Mr. DorrellMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will announce his decision about the future of Newmarket hospital as soon as possible.
§ Sir Eldon GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much was spent on Newmarket hospital in each of the past five years; and what are the projected sums he has budgeted to spend over the next three years, irrespective of any decision he may take on its future status.
§ Mr. DorrellThis information is not collected centrally.