HC Deb 12 March 1993 vol 220 c723W
Mr. Lidington

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate his Department has made of the costs of closing the Princess Mary hospital, Halton.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

This will depend on the future use of the hospital site.

Mr. Lidington

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions his Department has had with(a) Oxford regional health authority, (b) Buckinghamshire Purchasing Agency, (c) Aylesbury Vale community health council, (d) Buckinghamshire family health services authority and (e) Stoke Mandeville hospital concerning his decision to close the Princess Mary hospital, Halton.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

Exploratory meetings have taken place between Royal Air Force staff and representatives of the Oxford regional health authority, the Buckinghamshire Purchasing Agency, and the Stoke Mandeville hospital to discuss our proposals for the reorganisation of RAF secondary medical care. We will be seeking the views of all local health bodies affected by our plans.