To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of hospital provision in South Manchester; when he expects to make any further assessment; and if he will make a statement. [37168]
In November 1994, the North West regional health authority considered a report by Professor Herbert Duthie into the future shape of health care in south Manchester. Following amendments to the original proposals and a further period of public consultation, Manchester health authority has now agreed plans to improve health services in south Manchester, including those based in hospitals. In doing so, the health authority has accepted a number of demands put forward by South Manchester community health council and is currently working with South Manchester university hospitals NHS trust and others on the detailed arrangements.