Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 March 2000. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 March 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, for what reasons he cancelled his visit to Worcester on 17th March to top-out the new hospital building; what plans he has to reinstate this visit; and if he will ensure that honourable Members whose consitutents will be served by the hospital are given adequate notice of such visits.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for Health for what reasons he cancelled his visit to Worcester on 17 March to top-out the new hospital building; what plans he has to reinstate this visit; and if he will ensure that hon. Members whose constituents will be served by the hospital are given adequate notice of such visits. [115630] Yvette Cooper: Owing to other unforeseen diary engagements my right hon. Friend regrets that he was unable to visit Worcester on 17 March. The visit will be rearranged as soon as possible. Hon. Members whose constituents will be served by the hospital will be notified of the revised arrangements.

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