HC Deb 21 October 1998 vol 317 c1138W
Mrs. Curtis-Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what(a) service and (b) professional disciplines must be available at a 24 hour accident and emergency facility.[55565]

Mr. Boateng

Guidance on accident and emergency departments suggests they should be consultant led, with appropriately trained staff and with support and back-up available from appropriate clinical specialties at all times. Copies of the guidance are available in the Library.

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