§ Mr. Humeasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on current provision for children suffering from heart disorders under the National Health Service in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Chris PattenPaediatric cardiology is a regional specialty based at the Royal Belfast hospital for sick children. A consultant paediatric cardiologist supported by a registrar in paediatrics provides specialist care for children with heart disorders. Two cardiac surgeons at the Royal Victoria hospital provide cardiac surgery services for children who require heart operations.