§ Mr. MillsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will release funds to allow Solihull hospital to continue as a separate hospital with full facilities including children's wards and an accident and emergency unit. [30638]
§ Mr. SackvilleAllocation of funds to health authorities is a matter for the appropriate regional health authority. It is then the responsibility of health authorities to use this funding to purchase relevant and efficient local health services. Solihull health authority is responsible for ensuring effective provision of services for the people of Solihull. My hon. Friend may wish to contact Mr. Robert Fordham, chairman of Solihull health authority, for further information.
§ Mr. MillsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will discuss with the regional health authority the possibility of restoring Solihull hospital to full trust status in the near future; and if she will make a statement. [30637]
§ Mr. SackvilleWe have no such plans.