HC Deb 16 October 2001 vol 372 cc1126-7W
Mr. Brady

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) by what date changes to the network of transplant units will be implemented; [7221]

  1. (2) what period of consultation will be allowed following the publication of proposals for the future of transplant units in Wythenshawe, Sheffield and Birmingham; [7222]
  2. (3) when he will publish his proposals for the future of transplant units in Wythenshawe, Sheffield and Birmingham. [7223]

Mr. Hutton

[holding answer 15 October 2001]The discussion document on the National Heart and Lung Transplant Service was published on Friday 21 September 2001. The Department of Health will receive comments until 7 December 2001.

Our proposals for new national standards are set out in the discussion document National Adult Heat and Lung Transplant Service and will be reviewed in the light of the comments received.

We have already made it clear that the transplant units at Manchester, Sheffield and Birmingham will remain open.