As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.
That this House condemns the decision to close Bradford-on-Avon Hospital and substantially to downsize Westbury Hospital despite overwhelming public support for them; is appalled by a complete failure to await the outcome of expensive public consultation on the future of hospitals in West Wiltshire; commends the hard work and dedication of hospital staff and volunteers; notes the generosity of the public in supporting their local hospitals over many years; further notes that the savings anticipated by West Wiltshire Primary Care Trust may be illusory and short-term with an overall increase in costs accruing to health and social care as a result of the closures; regrets the lack of strategic oversight displayed by Ministers in allowing intermediate care bed space to decline whilst publishing its pandemic influenza contingency plan that predicts a vastly increased need; and calls on the Government to reverse the closure plans.