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The hon.
Gentleman also raised the question of health inequalities and making
sure that, under the new configuration, we do not neglect or allow to
become
invisible again some of the most deprived and disadvantaged communities.
In my view we have to make sure that post-reconfiguration we continue
to target resources on those most disadvantaged, in areas where health
inequalities are at their
starkest.
The hon. Gentleman also raised the question of the NICE guidelines on infertility. I know there is a fear among some of the organisations involved, but I do not believe that the reconfiguration per se will be a problem for the NICE guidelines. I want to reiterate that we do not believe that the reconfiguration of primary care trusts should lead to that situation—
It being half-past Five o’clock, the motion for the Adjournment of the sitting lapsed, without Question put.
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