Written question asked by Chris Mole (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 April 2008. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Monday, 28 April 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Military Medical Policy

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to maintain the level of medical care provided to armed forces personnel in theatres of operation.

Answer: The Defence Medical Services have met all their operational commitments and will continue to do so. We have initiatives in hand to recruit into shortfall specialties and, with Department of Health support, encourage volunteering for the medical Reserves. The high standard of life-saving treatment provided in the field is matched by the clinical care provided for those casualties evacuated back to the UK, both at Selly Oak hospital in Birmingham and in MOD's own facilities such as the rehabilitation centre at Headley Court.

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