§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the provision of renal services at Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital. [1087]
§ Mr. HuttonThe north-west region has received a capital funding allocation of £1.248 million in 2001–02, to commission 20 new haemodialysis stations and treat at least 80 additional patients. The Lancashire and South Cumbria zone has submitted a proposal to establish a 12-station facility at Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital; this is one of three bids from across the region and a national decision is expected shortly.