§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what his policy is toward land sales of sites at(a) Edgware hospital and (b) Colindale hospital; and what assessment he has made of the implications for such sales of (i) anticipated population growth, (ii) changes in demand for car parking at Edgware hospital and (iii) the availability of affordable housing in the area (A) generally and (B) for key workers. [169764]
§ Mr. HuttonThe responsibility for disposal of land at Edgware hospital and Colindale hospital lies with Barnet Primary Care Trust (PCT), and with Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Services National Health Service Trust respectively. In accordance with long-term local plans the PCT and the Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Services NHS Trust are disposing of surplus land at Colindale and Edgware hospitals. The land sales are being managed locally to ensure the need of the local NHS are met. The PCT and the Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Services NHS Trust will take into account the identified factors in disposing of land and any requirements of the local authority in terms of affordable housing.