§ Ms. ArmstrongTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what response she has made to the proposals for the siting of the new North Durham hospital; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleNorth Durham district health authority and Northern regional health authority are currently considering a number of options for replacing the general hospitals at Dryburn and Shotley Bridge. No formal approach has yet been made by the Northern regional health authority to seek the approval in principle of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for any particular proposal.