Nigel Evans, Member of Parliament for the Ribble Valley, today urged local NHS Trusts to listen to the people that they serve. At Questions to the Secretary of State for Health, the Minster, Mike O’Brien MP, said that Health Trusts must listen to the public. Mr Evans responded: “I agree with the Minister wholeheartedly. Could I encourage him to have a word with East Lancashire Primary Care Trust for whom £12 million was made available for the rebuilding of Clitheroe Hospital? “Building work was stopped in November and the decision whether to continue, which was due to be taken this month, has been postponed until September. Does the Minister agree that since the people want their hospital they should be given it?” Speaking later, Mr Evans said: “If it is the Government’s view that Trusts should listen to the public then they should pay close attention to the events surrounding Clitheroe Hospital and ensure that the people of the Ribble Valley receive their new community hospital as promised.” |