§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment she has made of Coventry district health authority's latest proposals for Coventry and Warwickshire hospital; and what estimate has been made of the reduction in staff involved in the proposals.
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§ Dr. MawhinneyThese are matters for Coventry district health authority and Walsgrave hospitals national health service trust. The hon. Member may wish to contact Mr. A. R. Guy, the chairman of Coventry district health authority, for details.
§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health to what consultation process the proposals of Coventry district health authority for Coventry and Warwickshire hospital are required to be subject; and if she will make a statement.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe Community Health Council Regulations 1985 (SI No. 304) require a district health authority to consult the community health council over any proposals it has for substantial variations to services. Coventry district health authority is about to begin such an exercise in respect of Coventry and Warwickshire hospital.