§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will decide on the plans developed by Worcestershire Health Authority for the restructuring of health services in Worcestershire; and if he will make a statement. [46464]
§ Mr. MilburnWe are aware of the decision taken by Worcestershire Health Authority, at the meeting which took place on 11 June 1998, to approve its preferred option for service reconfiguration. We are also aware that support for this option has been received from two of the three local community health councils within Worcestershire.
On the basis that the Kidderminster and District Community Health Council has formally objected to the