§ Mr. Priorasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that on many occasions emergency cases from South Lowestoft take up to two hours to get to Northgate, Great Yarmouth; and what consultations his Department have had with the local police to provide an escort where necessary.
§ Mr. SnowMy information is that during the last twelve months 31 emergency cases were conveyed by ambulance from Lowestoft to Northgate Hospital, Great Yarmouth; the journey time averaged 40 minutes and in no case exceeded 50 minutes. My Department has had no consultations with the local police, but I understand that they expedite the movement of ambulances through traffic, and during the same period have as requested provided an escort on one occasion.