§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Health which ambulance stations have been closed in Greater Manchester over the last three months; how many times; and for how long.
§ Mr. SackvilleThis information is not held centrally. The hon. Member may wish to contact Mr. E. S. Schofield, the chairman of Bury health authority, which is responsible for the management of the Greater Manchester ambulance service.
§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make it her policy to answer questions on the running of the ambulance service.
§ Mr. SackvilleNHS ambulance services are contracted to provide patient transport services by purchasing health authorities which are responsible for the delivery of those services. Ambulance service policy is a matter for Ministers.