§ Mr. WilkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what provisions he has made for the integration into the reorganised treatment facilities of current cleft lip and palate patients. [119318]
§ Ms Stuart[holding answer 17 April 2000]: Changes in the delivery of services for cleft lip and/or palate patients will need to take place in a managed way. All surgery will be carried out in the new designated centres when they are established and staff have been appointed. A number of existing units may become "spokes" or "outreach" centres and continue to provide some cleft services in discussion with designated centres.