§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the provision of funding for renal services at(a) Preston and (b) Chorley and South Ribble Hospital. [33952]
§ Mr. MilburnThe South Lancashire Health Authority contract for renal services with the Royal Preston Hospital for 1997–98 is for £640,000. No renal services are provided at Chorley and South Ribble hospital, with the exception of outreach nephrology outpatient clinics at the hospital, paid for through the Preston contract.