§ Mr. WhittingdaleTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many designated receiving unit accident and emergency departments do not have an associated 24-hour observation ward; and what proportion of the total this represents. [24708]
§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many representations he has received about the future of accident and emergency units in Lancashire hospitals following publication of the Audit Commission report; and if he will make a statement. [24123]
§ Mr. HoramWe have received three letters on this subject. Accident and emergency services in Lancashire are a matter for the county's four district health authorities. The hon. Member may wish to contact the chairmen of these authorities for more details.