Tomlinson Report (Hansard, 10 November 1992)

§ 17. Mrs. Roche
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment she has made of possible job losses as a result of the implementation of the Tomlinson report.

§ Mrs. Virginia Bottomley
Sir Bernard Tomlinson's recommendations point the way to a better health service for London and Londoners. We are currently consulting widely on them. As part of this, we will take in the views of staff and the implications of change for staff. We will set out a detailed response in the new year.

§ 18. Ms. Hoey
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment she has made of the effect of the implementation of the Tomlinson recommendations on waiting lists in London.

§ Dr. Mawhinney
The report notes that significant progress has been made in reducing waiting times in London. We will ensure that the proposals arising from the report continue this trend.

§ 20. Mr. Corbyn
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations she has received from the people of London concerning the Tomlinson report.

§ Dr. Mawhinney
The Tomlinson report has only just been published, but my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health welcomes an open debate on the issues it raises. We will listen carefully to the views expressed before setting out our detailed proposals for change in the new year.