Written question asked by Tony McWalter (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 October 2002. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, What steps he is taking to ensure that financial considerations do not impede the restoration of maternity and paediatric services to Hemel Hempstead General Hospital. (Failed OPQ) (Answer printed at c745W)

Answer: Mr. McWalter: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to ensure that financial considerations do not impede the restoration of maternity and paediatric services to Hemel Hempstead General Hospital. [75382] Mr. Lammy: Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire strategic health authority has agreed with St. Albans Primary Care Trust and Dacorum Primary Care Trust that it will find the necessary funds during this financial year to establish and support the most appropriate model of care at Hemel Hempstead General Hospital. Further discussions are in progress about funding for next year.

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