Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord Mann (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Topical Questions

Question: Some 36,000 of my constituents, who voted by ballot, and every single GP in both local authorities, all believe that Bassetlaw accident and emergency department should remain a full 24-hour service. Can the Secretary of State conceive of any reason why that might not be the case during this Parliament?

Answer: The hon. Gentleman will be reassured to recognise that one of the commitments of the coalition Government in our programme was to stop the forced closure of accident and emergency departments. I am sure he will take comfort from the commitment of this Government, and from our commitment to increasing resources for the NHS in real terms each year, to enable the services that his constituents and others' require to continue to be provided and improved.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 515 c175-6
Session: 2010-12
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Accident and emergency departments Bassetlaw Hospital Health services Wolverhampton
Link: View this Topical question on www.publications.parliament.uk