§ Mr. LetwinTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to close Harefield Hospital; and if he will make a statement. [113572]
§ Mr. DenhamThe proposals made by the West London Partnership Forum (WLPF) relating to specialist services in West London are not about closure. They are about improving care for patients of the future. The WLPF wishes to do this by bringing together world leading teams from both hospitals in the best possible environment for patients, clinical services and research. There will be full public consultation on the options for specialist services in west London, starting in the summer 2000. My position as Minister prevents me from commenting further on the proposals at this stage.