§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health whether the business case for a new neuro disability centre in Newcastle upon Tyne has been approved; and when he expects Hunters Moor hospital to close. [185560]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonAn outline business case for a new neuro disability centre in Newcastle upon Tyne was agreed by Northumberland Tyne & Wear Strategic Health Authority in September 2003. Work is now taking place on the full business case. This is expected to be completed in the autumn of this year.
It is expected that Hunters Moor hospital will close in late 2006.