Hospital Grounds (Development) Mr. Cryer To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many hospital grounds have been sold for development during 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1989; and if he will make a statement. Mr. Freeman The information held by the Department does not differentiate between sales of hospital grounds and sales of hospital buildings nor between property sold for development or non-development.Total sales of NHS properties in England are as follows: --------- | | --------- |1985–86| --------- |1986–87| --------- |1987–88| --------- |1988–89| --------- All proceeds are retained by health authorities for reinvestment in the service.