National Health Service

Part of Opposition Day — [4th Allotted Day] – in the House of Commons at 5:50 pm on 16 July 2012.

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Photo of Simon Burns Simon Burns The Minister of State, Department of Health 5:50, 16 July 2012

What I will say to my hon. Friend is similar to what I said to Mr Slaughter: that is a reconfiguration that is in progress and has been put together locally by the local NHS. It has just gone out to consultation and, obviously, when the process is complete the responses will be considered before any final decisions are made on the best way to provide care for her constituents and those of Opposition Members so that they can get the quality of care and the relevant care in their area. At the moment, when there is a consultation process going on, it would wrong of me to comment on a local decision, but I certainly urge my hon. Friend, her constituents and others to get involved in the consultation so that all views can be considered.