§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to her answer of 19 October,Official Report, column 71, who is evaluating the air ambulance services; what account is being taken of local fund raising in the terms of reference; and when she expects the evaluation to be completed.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe long-term evaluation of the costs, performance and benefits of air ambulances is being undertaken by Professor Williams of the university of Sheffield medical school. An interim report is expected towards the end of this year, with the final report following in early 1994. The source of funding for air ambulance services does not form part of the study.