Statement on review of children's heart surgery
12 June 2013
The Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, made a statement in the House of Commons on Wednesday 12 June on the safe and sustainable review of children’s heart surgery
Shadow Secretary of State for Health, Andy Burnham, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
- Watch Parliament TV: Statement on review of children’s heart surgery
- Read Commons Hansard: Statement on review of children's heart surgery
Review of children's heart surgery
The Independent Reconfiguration Panel's report on the Safe and Sustainable proposals for children's congenital heart services was submitted to the Secretary of State for Health on 30 April 2013. It will be available on their website shortly.
- Independent Reconfiguration Panel: Completed Reports and Initial Assessment Advice (external website)
- Catch up on Parliament News: Urgent Question on children’s heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary
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