§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will review the provision of accident and emergency services in the North Western and Merseyside regional health authority areas; what guidance he gives to regional health authorities on this subject; and what steps he takes to monitor this service.
§ Mr. Dorrell[holding answer 27 January 1992]Health authorities are responsible for assessing the need for accident and emergency services in their local area and for securing the necessary services through health service contracts.