§ Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has treat ambulance operational staff as an emergency service. [155993]
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§ Ms StuartThe ambulance service must continue to work closely and effectively with the police and fire services. However, the ambulance service's primary role is the provision of effective and responsive pre-hospital emergency care in a modern and integrated health service.
§ Mr. OatenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many industrial injury claims have been made by Ambulance Service employees in each of the last five years. [156656]
§ Ms Stuart[holding answer 2 April 2001]I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to his question on 23 February 2001,Official Report, column 456W.