§ Mr. HammondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to reach a decision regarding the future of Brumby Hospital, Scunthorpe. [80283]
§ Mr. Denham[holding answer 13 April 1999]A decision on the proposal to relocate Inpatient and Day Hospital Services from Brumby Hospital to Scunthorpe and Goole Hospitals NHS Trust will be made shortly, once Ministers have had the opportunity to consider all relevant factors. Ministers will only approve changes which result in improved health services for local people.