§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what discussions have been held with Age Concern concerning the transfer of Mourne house, Newcastle, from the ownership of the Eastern health and social services board.
§ Mr. HanleyI understand that the Eastern health and social services board have had discussions in the past with Age Concern about the possibility of leasing Mourne house to it and that these discussions concluded without agreement. The board will be considering proposals from 325W the local unit of management for the provision of services for the elderly in the Newcastle area at its next meeting on 13 February.
§ 119. Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on what dates the Eastern health and social services board carried out renovations to Mourne house, Newcastle, between 1 April 1973 to 31 March 1991; and if he will specify the nature of those renovations.
§ Mr. HanleyThe information requested is not collected centrally. The hon. Gentleman may wish to contact the chairman of the Eastern health and social services board, Mr. Norman Fergusson, CBE.