HC Deb 29 June 1998 vol 315 cc45-6W
Mr. Whittingdale

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to reach a decision on the future of maternity services in North Essex. [47890]

Mr. Milburn

A decision will be made on the future of maternity services in North Essex when we have considered carefully all the evidence following the objection by the local community health councils to North Essex Health Authority's consultation document 'Taking the Initiative'.