§ Lord Pilkington of Oxenfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
What provision will be made for emergency cover for the inhabitants of the Gosport peninsula if the Royal Naval Hospital at Haslar is closed. [HL1242]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Baroness Hayman)Following the decision to close Royal Hospital, Haslar we have made it clear that any changes should not be to the detriment of the National Health Service and the people of Gosport.
The local health authority will now be exploring with Royal Hospital, Haslar and colleagues in the Defence Secondary Care Agency the options for the provision of the most effective healthcare for the local population. These discussions will also involve local general practitioners and the Primary Care Group in Gosport, together with Gosport Borough Council.