asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received and from what bodies concerning the future of Farnham Park rehabilitation centre, Buckinghamshire; what reply he has sent; and if he will make a statement.

By 19 March, 15 letters had been received—all from individual members of the public (12 of these through hon. Members) about the Oxford regional health authority's proposal to close the Farnham Park rehabilitation centre. I am replying that this proposal is currently the subject of public consultation locally in accordance with normal procedures. In the circumstances, I think that it would be inappropriate to make a statement.