HC Deb 13 June 1978 vol 951 cc380-1W
47. Mr. Tebbit

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, what action he has taken following the submission to him by the hon. Member for Chingford of the report by senior medical staff of the obstetrics department of Whipps Cross Hospital concerning the dangers to patients arising from the shortage of medical staff in the maternity unit.

Mr. Ennals

The provision of maternity services at Whipps Cross Hospital is a matter for the Redbridge and Waltham Forest Area Health Authority. The authority has given detailed consideration to the report and I have written to the hon. Member on the points raised.