HC Deb 14 May 1990 vol 172 c305W
Mr. Evennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what consideration he has given to transfering responsibillity for emergency ambulance services to the fire service.

Mr. Dorrell

My right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State has recently considered this suggestion but concluded that the emergency service is and must remain an integral part of the National Health Service.