§ 53. Mr. Nicholas Brownasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what discussions he has had with the hospital administration in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne regarding the reorganisation of the ambulance service.
§ Mr. John PattenWe have had no direct discussions with the Newcastle health authority. The Northern regional health authority consulted widely on its proposals and received comments from the Newcastle health authority and the Newcastle community health council. These comments were fully considered by the Regional health authority.