HC Deb 28 October 1992 vol 212 cc731-2W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what has been the total cost of the Tomlinson inquiry into London's health needs; and what fee has been paid to Sir Bernard Tomlinson and other members of the inquiry.

Dr. Mawhinney

The direct cost of the inquiry by Sir Bernard Tomlinson into London's health services, medical education and research will amount to about £250,000. Within that sum, fees totalling £23,660 will have been paid to Sir Bernard Tomlinson—equivalent to the remunera-tion of a regional health authority chairman—and fees totalling £8,750 to the team of advisers who have assisted him.

Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health who she plans to consult over the Tomlinson report's proposal to close St. Bartholomew's hospital.

Dr. Mawhinney

There will be wide consultation on any proposal for the closure of a hospital site arising from Sir Bernard Tomlinson's report.

Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what directions she has given to the Tomlinson implementation team regarding ring fencing of moneys saved from hospital closures to community care.

Dr. Mawhinney

None. I have not yet constituted the London implementation group.