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Small Hospitals

Volume 982: debated on Thursday 3 April 1980

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asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he proposes to restore smaller hospitals in Scotland, and to stop any threatened closure or re-designation of rural hospitals.

I do not propose to take any steps to reopen hospitals which have been closed, nor to seek to dissuade health boards from putting forward proposals for closure of hospitals or substantial changes in the use of hospitals when, after consultation with local interests, they consider that such changes would make better use of resources. Such closures or changes require the approval of my right hon. Friend.