§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what financial savings are to be made by the regional board responsible for the ambulance service in the Greater Manchester region; how these savings will affect the patient; who will now have to walk or make their own arrangements who were previously carried by554W ambulance; and what cash payment will be made to leading ambulancemen who will find themselves in charge of stations where previously a station officer was permanently in charge but where a serving officer is now to take charge.
§ Mr. John PattenManagement of the Greater Manchester metropolitan county ambulance service is the responsibility of the North Western regional health authority. The hon. Member may like to consult the authority direct for the information requested.