Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 12 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he will take to respond to attacks on medical staff at the out-of-hours GP co-operative based at Moylinn, Craigavon; and what plans he has to relocate the co-operative.

Answer: Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he will take to respond to attacks on medical staff at the out-of-hours GP co- operative based at Moylinn, Craigavon; and what plans he has to relocate the co-operative. [138972] Angela Smith: The Southern Health and Social Services Board (SHSSB) and the Association of Southern Areas Doctors On Call (ASADOC), which runs the Moylinn Medical Centre, are collaborating to improve security at the centre. Fencing around the centre has already been improved and both CCTV and alarm systems have been installed. Meetings have also been held with the local police with a view to improving security and local representatives have been asked to do all they can to minimise attacks in the future. The SHSSB and ASADOC are currently considering several options to relocate the centre and final decisions are expected in the near future.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 138972; 413 c949W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Crimes of violence Health professions General practitioners Northern Ireland Security Southern Health and Social Services Board Craigavon
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