§ Virginia BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement about the future of Milford hospital; and if he will visit Milford hospital. [2833]
§ Ms BlearsWest Surrey health authority is currently considering the responses received during the recent public consultation—The Sustainable NHS—Phase ii.
It would be inappropriate to make any comment on the future of the hospital before the health authority has made a final decision.
Ministerial commitments will not allow a visit to Milford hospital at this time.