§ Ms LynneTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidance is provided by his Department to health authorities in respect of reorganising health services in a manner which entails the serious reduction of health service provision in one area within a health authority so as to increase health services in another area within the health authority. [33174]
§ Mr. HoramDepartmental guidance makes clear that health authorities are responsible for assessing the health needs of their population and purchasing services to meet those needs, and the consultation requirements where this involves a substantial variation in services. Copies of relevant guidance are in the Library.
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