HC Deb 03 July 1984 vol 63 c135W
Mr. Terry Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services why a constituent of the hon. Member for Worsley, Mr. Raymond Beck, of 107 Broadway, Irlam, Greater Manchester, had, after a heart attack, to wait 30 minutes for an ambulance from Eccles on 16 April; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Terry Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if it is the intention of the North West regional health authority to recruit on a part-time basis a number of ambulancemen who left the service in the recent job cuts round.

Mr. John Patten

Responsibility for the ambulance services in the Greater Manchester area lies with the North Western regional health authority who have recently been making changes designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services. The hon. Member may wish to contact the chairman of the authority for the information he seeks.