HC Deb 04 July 2000 vol 353 cc140-1W
24. Mr. Fabricant

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the future of cottage hospitals in South Staffordshire. [127533]

Yvette Cooper

South Staffordshire Health Authority has undertaken a wide ranging strategic review of services. Following this period of informal consultation, specific proposals will be presented for formal public consultation. It would therefore not be possible for me to comment at this time on the future provision of services at specific sites in South Staffordshire.