Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 6 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 September 2004. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Monday, 13 September 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether it is planned that the Regional Disablement Service should provide satellite clinics in the Province.

Answer: Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether it is planned that the Regional Disablement Service should provide satellite clinics in the Province. [187787] Angela Smith: The contract for provision of prosthetic and technician services is currently being tendered. The new contract provides for the establishment of satellite clinics during its term, which commences 1 April 2005 and runs for a period of seven years. A detailed specification for a satellite service and its funding would have to be developed in collaboration with Health and Social Services Boards ahead of its actual establishment.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 424 c1492W;424 c1490W; 187787
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Contracts Clinics Disability aids Health services Northern Ireland Prosthetics Green Park Health and Social Services Trust
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk