§ Mrs. Ann TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the expected relationship between the proposed health authority for west Yorkshire and the existing Dewsbury health authority.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe Yorkshire regional health authority is currently considering responses to its consultation document to establish a new health authority for west Yorkshire. This would cover the area of the existing Calderdale, Dewsbury and Huddersfield health authorities, which would be abolished if the proposed new authority were approved. If the regional health authority decides to recommend its proposals to Ministers, we will need to be satisfied that the proposals will secure the best possible health care for the people of Calderdale, Dewsbury and Huddersfield.