Written question asked by Lord Allan of Hallam (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 19 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 December 2002. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 December 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, What representations he has received concerning the future care of heart and lung transplant patients from the Sheffield area. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Allan: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received concerning the future care of heart and lung transplant patients from the Sheffield area. [82646] Mr. Hutton: I visisted the Northern General Hospital Cardio-Thoracic Unit on 20 June this year. I subsequently met the chair, chief executive and medical director of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust on 11 September 2002. On both occasions I received representations on the future care of heart and lung transplant patients. I have also received three letters on this subject from hon. Members.

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