§ Mr. PickthallTo ask the Secretary of State for Health who is responsible for taking the decisions about the reconfiguration of the West Lancashire and Southport and Formby NHS trusts. [29161]
§ Mr. MaloneThere have been no decisions to re-configure the West Lancashire and Southport and Formby national health service trusts. Any proposals for the dissolution and merger of trusts would be subject to public consultation, with the final decision being taken by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State.