§ Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has had concerning the number of beds for cardiac patients in the Leeds Western health authority area; if he will review the provision of beds for cardiac patients within the Yorkshire regional health authority area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyWe have received a number of letters about cardiac services in Yorkshire RHA. The local provision of services is the responsibility of the health authority concerned; the hon. Member may wish to contact Sir Bryan Askew, chairman of Yorkshire regional 435W health authority for further information. The hon. Member will know that Yorkshire regional health authority is currently reviewing its provision of cardiothoracic services.