HC Deb 18 June 1996 vol 279 cc405-6W
23. Mr. Simon Coombs

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the effect on the funding of the Wiltshire health authority of the closure of the Princess Alexandra hospital at Wroughton. [31716]

Mr. Horam

We are aware of the difficulties facing Wiltshire health authority as a result of the closure of the Princess Alexandra military hospital. The needs of the health authority is being considered alongside those of other health authorities facing special circumstances in 1996–97 and a decision will be made shortly.