§ Mr. Clifton-BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what recent discussions he has had with(a) East Gloucestershire health trust, (b) Cotswold and Stroud primary care group and (c) Gloucestershire health authority about proposed changes to the range of services offered at Cirencester hospital with particular reference to the A&E Department; [16876]
(2) what discussions he has had with Gloucestershire ambulance trust about the provision for an additional ambulance for residents in Cirencester who need to travel longer distances to other hospitals following a curtailment of services at Cirencester. [16877]
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§ Ms Blears[holding answer 22 November 2001]: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has had no discussions about the future of services at Cirencester hospital. This is a matter for the local national health service bodies.