Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 3 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 April 2002. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 April 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 over the proposal to establish the Essex Heart Centre at Basildon instead of Broomfield, Chelmsford; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received over the proposal to establish the Essex Heart Centre at Basildon instead of Broomfield, Chelmsford; and if he will make a statement. [48571] Jacqui Smith: Essex Health Authority is about to start the public consultation exercise on this proposal. All relevant and interested parties will have the opportunity to make their concerns known during this period and as such it would not be appropriate for Ministers to comment further at this stage.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 48571; 384 c245-6W;384 c244-5W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Health services Heart diseases Essex Medical treatments Location Broomfield Hospital Basildon University Hospital
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk