§ Mr. John TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the future status of the accident and emergency facilities at Solihull Hospital. [8682]
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§ Mr. HuttonA service review group comprising representatives from the Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull national health service trust (teaching), primary care trust, health authority, community health council, patient carers and patient representatives is currently undertaking an options appraisal for the future of the accident and emergency department at Solihull Hospital. The group will report to Solihull health authority on its recommendations, with a view to the health authority then launching a public consultation on its preferred option. The review was originally due to report back by the end September, but this has now been extended until early in the New Year.