HC Deb 14 April 1999 vol 329 c269W
Mr. Sayeed

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received about the proposed closure of Biggleswade and Steppingly hospitals from(a) health professionals and (b) others. [80579]

Mr. Denham

[holding answer 13 April 1999]We have received written representations from my hon. Friend the Member for Bedford (Mr. Hall) and from Councillor Robin Younger of Bedfordshire County Council.

Mr. Sayeed

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will place in the Library the surveys commissioned by the area health authority into the viability of Biggleswade and Steppingly Hospitals. [80578]

Mr. Denham

[holding answer 13 April 1999]The documents commissioned by Bedfordshire Health Authority into the viability of Biggleswade and Steppingly Hospitals will be placed in the Library.