AQW 51138/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 19/11/2015
Answered On Date: 21/03/2016
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for a timeframe on the publication of a consultation regarding the establishment of an air ambulance service.

Answer:

Following my announcement about the establishment of a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) for Northern Ireland, my Department launched a public consultation on 23 November 2015 which will close on 22 January 2016. I will announce my decision about the key issues related to this service after I have fully considered the responses to the consultation.