Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Christopher Chope and Ben Gummer

Tuesday 7th July 2015 Commons Chamber

[Ben Gummer]

It is telling that the hon. Lady wishes to talk about wards rather than outcomes. Over the last five years, we have seen a significant increase in the number of patients treated in emergency wards, and we will continue to see an increase, and the difference is that they will operate seven days a week, rather than just five days a week, as is currently the case for many services across the NHS.

[Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch) (Con)]

11. Whether his Department has discussed with the Dorset clinical commissioning group the provision of accident and emergency services in Dorset; and if he will make a statement.