§ Mrs. BeckettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what has been the change in the provision of paediatric, maternity and accident and emergency services at Heatherwood hospital over the past year: and what change is planned in the next year; [22830]
(2) if she will make a statement on the consultations on the future of Heatherwood and Wexham Park NHS trust; [22831]
(3) if she will make it her policy that existing paediatric, maternity and accident and emergency services be maintained at Heatherwood hospital before the outcome of the consultation on the future of Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals trust. [22829]
§ Mr. SackvilleThere has been no significant change in the provision of paediatric, maternity and accident and emergency services at Heatherwood hospital over the past year. The future pattern of these services is currently the subject of public consultation and this has been extended to 6 June. There will be no change to the provision of these services prior to the outcome of the consultation exercise.