HC Deb 15 November 1996 vol 285 cc369-70W
Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he has taken to evaluate the comparative records of providers of ambulance services in North Yorkshire, Humberside and West Yorkshire. [4001]

Mr. Horam

The performance of all national health service trusts is monitored by the NHS executive.

Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to investigate allegations concerning the ambulance service in North Yorkshire made in the Channel 4 "Despatches" programme of 14 November a transcript of which has been sent to him; and if he will make a statement. [4159]

Mr. Horam

The national health service executive and North Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS trust will review the contents of this programme and consider any action as appropriate.