Special Update Emergency services special: April 2013 As there have been a lot of announcements concerning the fire and police services lately, I thought I should write to you about what is going on, with reference to the Mayor’s proposed cuts to the fire brigade and the recent announcement of the outcome of the police consultation. […]
Read moreLocal Labour London Assembly Members have written to Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt about plans to downsize Whittington Hospital. Condemning the plans to sell off parts of the hospital buildings and land as “secretive”, Jennette Arnold OBE AM, Andrew Dismore AM and Joanne McCartney AM have asked the Health Minister how the hospital can continue to provide the excellent service that […]
Read moreMy report from City Hall No.5: 5th October to 14th November 2012 Introduction In last month’s report to you, I particularly focussed on the dire position facing the London Fire Brigade as a result of the cuts being demanded by Mayor Boris Johnson: over the next two years, cuts of £64.8m about 25% of the Fire Brigade’s total budget. I […]
Read moreChase Farm Hospital Question No: 2630 / 2012 Andrew Dismore What representations have you made or plan to make concerning the future of Chase Farm Hospital? Written response from the Mayor As you know, I have no formal responsibilities for the provision of health services in the capital. However, I would expect any proposed changes to be meaningfully consulted on […]
Read moreRationing of Elective Surgery Question No: 2598 / 2012 Andrew Dismore Have you made a recent assessment of the impact of rationing of elective surgery by the NHS on public health in London? Written response from the Mayor As you know, I have no formal responsibilities for the provision of health services in the capital. It is the responsibility of […]
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