HC Deb 03 November 1997 vol 300 cc78-9W
15. Mr. Gamier

To ask the Secretary of State if he will make a statement about the future of the defence medical services. [11748]

Dr. Reid

The Government is committed to providing effective and efficient medical support to the Armed Forces in peace and war. We are well aware of the serious problems being experienced by the Defence Medical Services and have ordered an urgent reappraisal of current arrangements with a view to tackling the deplorable legacy we have inherited.