§ 24. Ms. HoeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment she has made in her consideration of the Tomlinson proposals of the effects on the waiting lists in south London if either St. Thomas's or Guy's hospital is closed.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe Tomlinson report notes that significant progress has been made in reducing waiting times in London. We shall ensure that the proposals arising from the report continue this trend.
§ 25. Ms. JowellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will give an undertaking that no beds will be closed in London as a result of the Tomlinson inquiry before steps have been taken to improve community health services.
§ Dr. MawhinneyI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave the hon. Member for Hampstead and Highgate (Ms. Jackson) on 26 November, at column811.