HC Deb 02 February 1994 vol 236 c723W
Mr. Gale

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what provision has been made for special training for the ambulance service personnel likely to provide service in the channel tunnel; how many such personnel have received specialist training; whether such training has included paramedic instruction; what is the expected reaction time for the ambulance service in the event of an emergency; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Sackville

Talks are currently taking place between East Kent Commissioning Agency, Kent Ambulance Service and Eurotunnel. My hon. Friend may wish to contact Mr. Mark Outhwaite, chief executive of East Kent Commissioning Agency at 7–9 Cambridge terrace, Dover for details.