HC Deb 31 January 1994 vol 236 cc539-40W
Mr. Burns

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) if she will list all those services provided for patient care at Broomfield and St. John's hospitals, Chelmsford that have been enhanced since May 1979; and if she will make a statement;

(2) if she will list any totally new services for patient care provided by Broomfield hospital, Chelmsford and St. John's hospital, Chelmsford since May 1979.

Mr. Sackville

We are aware of a number of new or enhanced services at these hospitals.

My hon. Friend may wish to contact Sir Jeffrey Bowman, chairman of Mid Essex hospital services national health service trust, for full details.

Mr. Burns

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much money in cash terms at current prices, has been spent on capital projects at Broomfield hospital, Chelmsford and St. John's hospital, Chelmsford, since May 1979.

Mr. Sackville

During the last 15 years, more than £25 million has been spent on various developments and improvements at Chelmsford. My hon. Friend may wish to contact Sir Jeffrey Bowman, chairman of Mid Essex hospital services national health service trust, for details of the schemes.

Mr. Burns

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list all those new services in health care which have been recommended or are being considered for moving to Broomfield hospital, Chelmsford from other hospital sites outside the Chelmsford area.

Mr. Sackville

Statutory consultation is taking place on a proposal to transfer the regional plastic surgery and burns unit from St. Andrew's hospital, Billericay to Broomfield hospital.