§ Dr. Richard TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the projected costs of the inquiry into elective surgery at Kidderminster Hospital. [3760]
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§ Yvette CooperThe independent clinical review of future elective services at Kidderminster Hospital is being undertaken because of the new opportunity presented by the planned increase in elective surgery through the implementation of the National Health Service Plan.
Professor Ara Darzi, Professor of Surgery at St. Mary's Hospital, London, is undertaking the review and is giving his services free of charge. The staffing support costs associated with the review have come from normal departmental running costs.
Expenses will be incurred for accommodation and hospitality and are commensurate with a clinical review of this type.