§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what progress has been made in the version of the Wythenshawe hospital development scheme and the clinical review of hospital services in south Manchester since her answer of 21 June,Official Report, column 119; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleProfessor Sir Herbert Duthie's review of clinical services in south Manchester was received by North West regional health authority at its meeting in November 1994. The review broadly endorsed the proposals for Wythenshawe hospital. Manchester district health authority has been asked to draw up a new public consultation document outlining those needs of the local population that can be met on the site of Withington hospital. Consultation is planned to begin in February. 121W The RHA has set up a steering group to ensure that there are no further unnecessary delays in developing services in south Manchester. In the meantime, the South Manchester university hospital national health service trust continues to develop its plans for major capital investment at Wythenshawe hospital.