Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Anne Milton and Chris White

Tuesday 26th April 2011 Commons Chamber

[Anne Milton]

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. I am aware of the recent “Dispatches” programme and the fact that the Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is implementing a number of service changes in a number of areas, including Rochdale. Those changes are part of the “Healthy Futures” and “Making it Better” programmes, both of which have been subject to full consultation with local people. NHS North West has confirmed that both programmes meet the four tests for service change, but if the hon. Gentleman continues to have concerns, I am sure one of the ministerial team will deal with them personally.

[Chris White (Warwick and Leamington) (Con)]

9. What steps he is taking to maintain front-line services in the NHS.