HC Deb 01 November 1999 vol 337 cc49-50W
Mr. Lilley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what is(a) his Department's and (b) the Royal College of Medicine's recommended minimum population which should be served by an accident and emergency unit in England. [92572]

Ms Stuart

The configuration of local accident and emergency services should be determined in accordance with local needs. Neither the Department of Health nor the Royal Colleges set minimum population requirements.

Mr. Lilley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will give a substantive reply to the Question tabled by the right hon. Member for Hitchin and Harpenden for answer on 26 July. [96851]

Ms Stuart

I replied to the right hon. Member today.

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