Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Gerald Malone (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: What was the agreement between his Department and the honourable Members for Hendon North and Harrow East in respect of comprehensive new casualty facilities at Edgware General Hospital.

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the agreement between his Department and the hon. Members for Hendon, North (Sir J. Gorst) and Harrow, East (Mr. Dykes) in respect of comprehensive new casualty facilities at Edgware general hospital; and if he will make a statement. [21578] Mr. Malone: We agreed to suggest to Barnet health authority that they might consider inviting an independent person to assess the service being provided in the urgent treatment centre at Edgware--after any interim arrangements have ended--to confirm that the maximum range of treatments possible in such a service are being offered. The health authority has agreed to do this.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21578; 292 c1033W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Closures Hospitals Accident and emergency departments Barnet Health Authority Edgware General Hospital