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Glyn Davies Excerpts
Tuesday 26th November 2013

(11 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Norman Lamb Portrait Norman Lamb
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Absolutely. I offer my condolences to the family of Sophie. The remarkable selfless fundraising done by such families does much to provide care for others and that will be a remarkable legacy for a fine young girl.

Glyn Davies Portrait Glyn Davies (Montgomeryshire) (Con)
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11. What discussions he has had with NHS hospital trusts on taking account of the interests of patients in Wales who depend on hospitals in England.

Jane Ellison Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health (Jane Ellison)
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As my hon. Friend knows, officials from NHS England frequently meet the Welsh Government to discuss the issue of health care provided in England for Welsh patients. He will know that NHS England has a duty to consider the likely impact of any commissioning decision it makes on people who reside in an area of Wales that is close to the border.

Glyn Davies Portrait Glyn Davies
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Does my hon. Friend agree that when commissioners for NHS hospital trusts in Shropshire are considering where to locate services, account must be taken of the needs of patients in Montgomeryshire, the vast majority of whom are dependent on Shropshire hospitals, particularly the Royal Shrewsbury hospital?

Jane Ellison Portrait Jane Ellison
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight the fact that cross-border health care is an area of great concern. There is a requirement to take note, as he says. The work is ongoing and I am happy to have those discussions with him.