Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 October 2002. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Monday, 14 October 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which organisation is responsible for the disposal of the remaining NHS mental hospital sites in Epsom.

Answer: Chris Grayling: :To ask the Secretary of State for Health which organisation is responsible for the disposal of the remaining NHS mental hospital sites in Epsom. [59090] Jacqui Smith: :NHS Estates, an executive agency of the Department is the accountable body for disposals of land in the Secretary of State for Health's ownership, which has been declared surplus to National Health Service requirements. The agency therefore has responsibility for the disposal of the remaining hospital sites in the Epsom Cluster namely, Horton, West Park and St Ebba's. The sale of Horton hospital is expected to be concluded soon. West Park and St Ebba's have been marketed as part of the one off sale of the Secretary of State for Health's retained estate as provided for in the NHS Plan. However discussions have been opened with the parents and relatives group regarding the possible re- development of St Ebba's as a village community for mental health reprovision.

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