§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is aware of concern in East Flintshire at the shortage of paediatric consultant care based at Chester hospitals; when he proposes to appoint a second consultant paediatrician at Chester hospitals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonNo, but the Liverpool Regional Hospital Board have recently sought, and received, my right hon. Friend's approval to appoint a second paediatric consultant at Chester to meet the growing and prospective work load; I understand they propose to advertise the post next spring.