CHESTERFIELD'S ROYAL HOSPITAL

Early day motion 2194, tabled 16 May 2006 by Paul Holmes (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 46 members.

That this House congratulates Chesterfield's Royal Hospital, whose excellent performance has achieved a three star rating; is appalled that the Labour Government has imposed, at short notice, a five per cent. cut in the hospital's tariff for 2006-07, which has already led to the announcement of the loss of 43 nursing jobs, with more staff restructuring to follow later this year; recognises the devastating impact upon patient care of the NHS service cuts and thousands of job losses that are sweeping the country; and condemns the Government's gross mismanagement of NHS finances.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 40, DUP 5, Conservative 1.