§ Mr. G. Johnson Smithasked the Minister of Health what system of coordination exists between hospital casualty departments; and what representations he has received about too many closures being concentrated in one area.
§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Minister of Health whether he will ensure that there is proper co-ordination between hospitals on the closing of casualty departments in order to avoid the delays caused by the simultaneous closing of casualty departments by hospitals in the same area.
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§ Mr. BraineCo-ordination is essentially a matter for the hospital authorities but my right hon. Friend is looking further into the matter in the London area. He has received representations from the Patients' Association.