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Debate between Paul Farrelly and Simon Burns
Tuesday 18th October 2011

(12 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Simon Burns Portrait Mr Burns
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My hon. Friend has asked an extremely reasonable question, and I can give him the assurance that he seeks.

Paul Farrelly Portrait Paul Farrelly (Newcastle-under-Lyme) (Lab)
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PCTs in Staffordshire are pre-empting legislation by merging and reorganising now, which has led to plans to close the high street practice in Newcastle-under-Lyme simply because it is run by salaried GPs. Is that really NHS policy? If not, what will the Secretary of State do to help 5,000 patients rescue a much-needed surgery?

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