asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has any proposals for the development of a community hospital or health centre for the Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, area; and if he will make a statement.

I understand that the Staffordshire area health authority has given consideration to the future need for health service provision in Uttoxeter, but neither that authority nor the West Midlands regional health authority has any current plans for such developments because of other, more pressing priorities.