NHS: Leeds General Infirmary

Baroness Masham of Ilton Excerpts

Tuesday 23rd April 2013 Lords Chamber

[Earl Howe]

My Lords, if the noble Lord can supply me with some examples, of course I will look into them. I remind him that tomorrow we are debating a set of regulations that bear on this very question and I shall have plenty to say on that occasion, which I hope will assuage his concerns.

[Baroness Masham of Ilton]

My Lords, is the Minister aware that it has been really splendid to witness the Members of Parliament from all over Yorkshire supporting their constituents? Will the Government listen to them?

[Earl Howe]

My Lords, I have made clear that it is not for the Government to take a decision on this question. It is for the NHS to decide what the best configuration of services should be, and I think most noble Lords agree with that.