[Wynonie Harris]

The original question was what were our thoughts on the end of this building's use as part of the healthcare operation in our region - not on what was involved in the move and how well we think it has been handled.

I was simply expressing the view that it meant very little to me because I have no attachment to the Infirmary or the town it is situated in. Others who have been treated there or who have had relatives in there may feel differently. What's more, I do know a little about the vast amount of work involved in large-scale hospital site moves, because my wife works at Hope Hospital where there have been quite a number of moves over recent years due to the massive redevelopment there. I would certainly never belittle the efforts of staff involved in this but, as I say, that was not my intention.

And, as an Accringtonian, I STILL say that the persistent downgrading of the Vic is of far more concern to me.