§ Mr. TippingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many letters she has received concerning the proposed closure of Harlow Wood hospital, Nottinghamshire; what proportion of these letters were for and against closure; if she will place copies of the correspondence in the Library; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleChanges in the provision of orthopaedic services and the proposed closure of Harlow Wood orthopaedic hospital were the subject of public consultation between 1 December 1993 and 2 March 1994. Letters about this consultation were for the district health authority to take into account when considering the way ahead. The hon. Member may wish to contact Mr. Alan Tolhurst, chairman of North Nottinghamshire health authority, for details.