Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Lansley and Anna Soubry

Tuesday 7th September 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Lansley]

My hon. Friend and I have had a conversation in Burnley about emergency and children’s services at Burnley hospital. I was not aware of the position that he has just described, but I will ensure that any reconfigurations that have taken place in the past and are still being reviewed, or that are currently being proposed or acted on, comply with the criteria that I set out in May, and I will write to him.

[Anna Soubry (Broxtowe) (Con)]

15. What mechanisms are in place to assess the effectiveness of assertive outreach teams in providing support for people with severe mental illness; and if he will make a statement.