Part of Opposition Day — [5th Allotted Day] — Paid Directorships and Consultancies (MPs) – in the House of Commons at 4:48 pm on 17 July 2013.
I would not close my mind to that suggestion, but I think it important also to take account of what Keogh said about other similarities between those hospitals—and, probably, between them and Mid Staffordshire. What they have in common is geographic isolation. Hospitals serving smaller market towns are not supported by the same clinical networks as others, and may find it more difficult to attract qualified staff. I agree with the hon. Gentleman that there are a number of important issues that need to be considered.