§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he proposes to issue guidelines to health 55W authorities about the use of stretchers on secondary suspension systems for ambulances to avoid aggravation of injury through vibration on the way to hospital; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenIt is for each health authority, advised by the relevant chief ambulance officer, to determine the equipment appropriate for use by the ambulance service locally.