§ Mr. WilshireTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will be making his decision on the proposals of West Surrey Health Authority relating to(a) Ashford Hospital's (i) accident and emergency department and (ii) intensive care unit and (b) service cuts. [100091]
§ Ms StuartWe fully recognise the concerns of the local community on such an important issue.
Following formal consultation the decision was referred to Ministers on 16 November 1999. We will carefully consider all options before reaching a final decision on the future arrangements for health services in North West Surrey and outer West London.