Written question asked by Lord Barker of Battle (Conservative) on Monday, 23 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 January 2006. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 February 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Ambulance Services

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what her plans are for the regionalisation of ambulance services in Bexhill and Battle; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: ““Configuration of NHS Ambulance Trusts in England: Consultation Document”” sets out the proposed new ambulance trusts on which we are currently consulting. This includes the proposal for a new trust, referred to in the document as South East A, which would cover the areas covered by the current Sussex, Kent and Surrey ambulance trusts, if the proposals are agreed. However, no decision has been made, or will be, until consultation has been concluded.A copy of ““Configuration of NHS Ambulance Trusts in England: Consultation Document”” is available in the Library. I also refer the hon. Member to the ministerial statement on this consultation I made on 14 December 2005, Official Report, columns 151–53WS.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 45794; 442 c610W;442 c610W
Session: 2005-06
Related items: NHS Ambulance Trusts
Wednesday, 14 December 2005
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects: Ambulance services Bexhill and Battle
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk