CHRIS SKIDMORE MP CALLS DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT ON THE FUTURE OF FRENCHAY HOSPITAL

The new MP for Kingswood, Chris Skidmore, has arranged for a debate in Parliament on the future of Frenchay Hospital.

Chris, who during the election campaigned for the maximum possible services to remain at Frenchay, has managed to gain a half-hour debate, at which Health Minister Simon Burns MP will respond.

Chris said, "Frenchay is a world-class Hospital, whose downgrading under the previous Labour government was a national scandal. I wanted to call this debate in Parliament as I want to stand up for the thousands of Constituents who think that the downgrading of Frenchay Hospital under the previous government was a disgrace. Though it seems that there is little that can now be done to save Frenchay's Accident and Emergency facilities, I will be doing all I can to protect and preserve the maximum possible facilities at Frenchay, and the public deserves to know where we stand with the future of Frenchay."

Frenchay Hospital was downgraded despite a 50,000 signature petition presented to the then Secretary of State for Health, Patricia Hewitt.

The debate, on "The Future of Frenchay Hospital" led by Chris Skidmore MP, will be taking place in Westminster Hall, 4 -4.30pm, Wednesday 14 July.

Thanks Chris, on behalf of Fishponds People as well.