§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has, and what action he has taken, concerning possible contracting out of the non-emergency services of the London ambulance service; what organisations and persons he has approached concerning any such proposals; and what response he has received.
§ Mr. FreemanThe management of the London ambulance service is the responsibility of the South West Thames regional health authority to which I refer the hon. Member.