§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will request the board of the Royal London hospital trust to inform her how and in what manner its plans for reduction of staff and services will(a) affect the level of services provided by the hospital to future in and out-patients resident in the borough of Newham, (b) the operation of Newham district hospital and the support available to it and (c) medical education; and if she will publish their reply.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe provision of hospital and community health services for the residents of the borough of Newham is a matter for Newham health authority. The hon. Member may wish to contact the chairman of Newham health authority, Mrs. R. Walters, for further information.