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Health Care (Sutton)

I congratulate the hon. Member for Sutton and Cheam (Mr. Burstow) on securing this debate on significant issues in relation to the NHS affecting his constituents. The contribution made by the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Tom Brake) was of equal importance and validity. I shall try to respond, where I can, to the points made. I also pay tribute to the work and campaigning, undertaken privately and publicly, in support of the St. Helier critical care hospital by my hon. Friend the Member for Mitcham and Morden (Siobhain McDonagh). In response to her points, I will consider both the timing and the location of consultation events. If we are serious about making sure that consultation reaches all sections of the local population and is an authentic and genuine process, her point is valid.