§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what has been the cost in the past five years of consultants fees incurred in relation to reviews of the configuration of ambulance services in Surrey, Kent and Sussex; and if he will make a statement. [51988]
§ Ms BlearsNo additional workforce costs were incurred as most of the work in connection with the review of ambulance services in the south-east has been carried out by existing civil servants at the Department and staff at health authorities and trusts. Management consultants have been employed but this was for the region wide review. For that reason costs specifically relating to Surrey, Kent and Sussex have not been recorded.