§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he received the letter from the Liverpool Central and Southern community health council respecting bed and staff shortages and the problems of accident and emergency units at Liverpool hospitals; what response he has made; what action he plans to take; and if he will make a statement. [13082]
§ Mr. HoramWe received the letter on Monday 15 January and I expect to reply shortly. My reply will include a full explanation of the measures which the national health service has implemented to deal with the recent high levels of demand.