§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what consideration has been given to making the South-East Essex Health Consortium a new health authority covering the areas currently served by the Southend health authority, the Basildon and Thurrock health authority and the Brentwood part of the Havering and Brentwood health authority.
§ Mr. SackvilleI understand that North East Thames regional health authority is reviewing the present configeration of its district health authorities. Any proposal for change would be subject to full consultation.