§ Mr. David TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will assess the adequacy of the current emergency and accident services for North West Leicestershire; and what changes are planned thereto. [92079]
§ Mr. DenhamThe provision of accident and emergency services for Leicestershire is an integral part of Leicestershire Health Authority Health Improvement Programme which is reviewed annually by the National Health Service Executive and agreed with local primary care groups.
As part of the national accident and emergency modernisation programme Leicester Royal Infirmary has been made an award of £3.7 million to modernise accident and emergency services to meet likely future demand.