Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 29 November 2006 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Engagements

Question: I am sure that my right hon. Friend would like to congratulate the dedicated staff who work at Chorley and Preston hospitals and the quality of service that is provided. Will he ensure that work will not be transferred into the private sector, and ensure that all referrals from GPs will go to the hospitals and not to independent treatment centres? Let us keep those dedicated staff in employment at both hospitals.

Answer: My hon. Friend must recognise that in all these cases, first—[Hon. Members: ““Speak into the microphone.””] Well, I am talking to somebody who is sympathetic to the health service, not somebody who is against it. I do not wish to ignore the Speaker and I am sorry if I have done, Mr. Speaker. It is quite clear, as I said, on our investment in our national health service we are creating additional services, both in the public and private sectors and in the public-private partnerships, and I think the guaranteeing of the workers in those industries, as well as the services, will be maintained. I am sure we will be keeping on board the point that my hon. Friend has made.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 453 c1081
Session: 2006-07
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Hospitals Health services Private sector Preston Chorley Chorley and South Ribble Hospital Royal Preston Hospital
Link: View this Prime Minister's question on www.publications.parliament.uk