HC Deb 25 July 1989 vol 157 c665W
36. Ms. Short

To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he has had any discussions with Sir James Ackers about his plans to redevelop the hospital system in the west midlands.

Mr Mellor

Yes, recent discussions have covered hospital services in Birmingham, for which the region has made proposals for reorganisation which are currently the subject of preliminary local consultation.