§ Mr. BurnsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will order the three closed wards at Broomfield Hospital to be reopened until he has reached a decision on the appeal against closure being brought by the Mid Essex community health councils. [114212]
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§ Mr. Denham[holding answer 13 March 2000]: Consultation has been carried out on these proposals, and as yet, no appeal has been received from Mid Essex Community Health Council regarding the beds at Broomfield Hospital. The community health council's appeal will be considered in line with due process, if and when it is received.