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Written question asked by Lord Pickles (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 April 1999. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 April 1999 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make a statement on the closure of Ongar War Memorial Hospital.
Answer

Mr. Pickles: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the closure of Ongar War Memorial Hospital. [81871] Mr. Denham: No decision has been made about the future of Ongar War Memorial Hospital. The health authority has not yet provided all the information necessary to enable Ministers to take a decision on the long-term future of the hospital. We understand that the National Health Service trust maybe considering closing the hospital on health and safety grounds. This is a matter which is the responsibility of the trust.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
81871; 330 c101-2W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Closures Hospitals Ongar War Memorial Hospital