Written question asked by John Wilkinson (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 March 2005. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 March 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make a statement on the future of the burns and plastic surgery unit at Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood.

Answer: Mr. Wilkinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the future of the burns and plastic surgery unit at Mount Vernon hospital, Northwood. [222008] Dr. Ladyman: The burns services at Mount Vernon are currently housed in temporary buildings erected in 1943 and it is felt by Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire strategic health authority (SHA) that they are not suitable for delivery of 21st century care. Therefore, it is proposed through their `Investing in your health' programme that the burns and plastics unit be re-sited to Watford general hospital. There is a programme board considering the viability of this move, with representation from Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire SHA and the North West London SHA, Hillingdon primary care trust and the community voice (an umbrella action group of local organisations interested in the service). The outcome of the review will be subject to consultation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c248W;432 c246W; 222008
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Health services Location Plastic surgery Burns Mount Vernon Hospital Northwood
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk