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Debate between Thelma Walker and Steve Barclay
Tuesday 20th March 2018

(6 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Thelma Walker Portrait Thelma Walker (Colne Valley) (Lab)
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T10. The Independent Reconfiguration Panel’s report on the downgrading of Huddersfield Royal Infirmary is sitting on the Secretary of State’s desk, and I have been told that it will be made public “in due course”. May we now have the exact date on which it will be published?

Steve Barclay Portrait Stephen Barclay
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I am aware of the issues raised by Kirklees Council, and I understand that local campaigners have referred this to judicial review. Given the imminent legal proceedings, it would not be appropriate to comment further at this stage. A decision on the referral to me by the local council will be made in due course.