§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will hold centrally records of the number of emergency patients transported more than 50 miles to receive hospital treatment and of how many subsequently died; and if he will make a statement. [19348]
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§ Mr. HoramI have no such plans. Health authorities and hospital trusts are responsible for the health-care of national health service patients in each locality. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced on 6 March a programme of action on emergency care services.