asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received in respect of his decision to build a major extension to the hospital at Stepping Hill, Stockport, in preference to the establishment of a new hospital to serve the Cheadle/Wilmslow area.

I have decided only against a district general hospital at Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, but other sites for a hospital to serve the Cheadle/ Wilmslow area are being considered. Seven bodies and individuals, including my hon. Friend, have made representations to me on the subject generally.