§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) if he will make a statement on the breakdown on the M4 motorway of a St. John Ambulance under contract to the London Ambulance Service carrying a patient awaiting a heart and lung transplant on 19 February; [112626]
(2) what requirements there are for ambulances carrying patients long distances to carry spare tyres. [112627]
414W
§ Ms StuartThe breakdown of the ambulance carrying a patient from London to Wales was regrettable, but I understand that another vehicle was speedily provided and the patient suffered no adverse effects from this incident. It is policy among all ambulance services not to carry a spare wheel. A replacement vehicle was sent to ensure proper transport for the patient.