AMBULANCE SERVICES IN THE NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND

Early day motion 1037, tabled 15 November 2005 by Paul Rowen (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 10 members.

That this House notes that quick ambulance response times in medical emergencies have a positive impact on patient outcomes; recognises the need for effective and efficient ambulance services but also the need for close identification of existing services with the communities they serve; believes that there is too broad a spectrum of geographies and communities of Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Cumbria for a single ambulance trust to work effectively; further believes that artificial amalgamation of existing ambulance trusts without regard for local identity to be a retrograde step; and considers that a merger of the four current North West ambulance services would present unacceptable risks to members of the public who were unfortunate enough to require emergency medical help.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 6, Labour 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1.