HC Deb 15 February 2000 vol 344 c534W
Mr. Gill

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what recent representations he has received regarding the organisation of NHS Direct in Shropshire; and if he will make a statement; [109845]

(2) what consultations his Department has held regarding the establishment of NHS Direct in Shropshire. [109824]

Ms Stuart

Shropshire Health Authority, in partnership with stakeholders, will shortly submit plans for the extension of NHS Direct to Shropshire to the National Health Service Executive. NHS Direct will be available in Shropshire by the end of October this year.