Congenital Cardiac Services for Children

Debate between Stephen Dorrell and George Mudie

Thursday 23rd June 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Dorrell]

I think that the hon. Gentleman slightly misrepresented what I said. I did not say, “You must accept it”, or “Take it or leave it”. I said that those who wished to argue for a different approach must argue for the whole approach, and not for a sectional interest.

[Mr Mudie]

I entirely accept that, and I did not intend to suggest that the right hon. Gentleman had said anything different. My point is that, while the clinical case for a rationalisation is unarguable, equality of access is as important a consideration as any. Excellent treatment must not be available to only a certain number of people.