Hon N.F. Moore asks about a potential downgrade of the Exmouth District Hospital. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich responds that health services are being reviewed for efficiency, but 24/7 A&E access will be maintained, rendering the downgrade question inapplicable.

AnsweredQoN 720Legislative Council
Asked
8 November 2001
Portfolio
Health

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(1) Is it proposed to downgrade the Exmouth District Hospital? (2) If so, what will the downgrade involve and what are the reasons for the downgrade? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH

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(1) All health services are reviewing their service delivery to ensure they best meet the needs of the local population and are both effective and efficient. Access to 24-hour accident and emergency and hospital services for the people of Exmouth and surrounding areas will be maintained. (2) Not applicable. Point of Order Hon N.F. MOORE: Mr President, I seek your advice. The other day I asked a question of which some notice had been given. It was answered off-the-cuff by the Minister for Housing, because he did not have an answer from the appropriate minister. I want to ask the same question of the appropriate minister on this occasion. I ask whether I can do that. The PRESIDENT: If the Leader of the Opposition proceeds, we will see what happens. Questions without Notice Resumed
(2) If so, what will the downgrade involve and what are the reasons for the downgrade? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1) All health services are reviewing their service delivery to ensure they best meet the needs of the local population and are both effective and efficient. Access to 24-hour accident and emergency and hospital services for the people of Exmouth and surrounding areas will be maintained. (2) Not applicable. Point of Order Hon N.F. MOORE: Mr President, I seek your advice. The other day I asked a question of which some notice had been given. It was answered off-the-cuff by the Minister for Housing, because he did not have an answer from the appropriate minister. I want to ask the same question of the appropriate minister on this occasion. I ask whether I can do that. The PRESIDENT: If the Leader of the Opposition proceeds, we will see what happens. Questions without Notice Resumed
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1) All health services are reviewing their service delivery to ensure they best meet the needs of the local population and are both effective and efficient. Access to 24-hour accident and emergency and hospital services for the people of Exmouth and surrounding areas will be maintained. (2) Not applicable. Point of Order Hon N.F. MOORE: Mr President, I seek your advice. The other day I asked a question of which some notice had been given. It was answered off-the-cuff by the Minister for Housing, because he did not have an answer from the appropriate minister. I want to ask the same question of the appropriate minister on this occasion. I ask whether I can do that. The PRESIDENT: If the Leader of the Opposition proceeds, we will see what happens. Questions without Notice Resumed
(1) All health services are reviewing their service delivery to ensure they best meet the needs of the local population and are both effective and efficient. Access to 24-hour accident and emergency and hospital services for the people of Exmouth and surrounding areas will be maintained. (2) Not applicable. Point of Order Hon N.F. MOORE: Mr President, I seek your advice. The other day I asked a question of which some notice had been given. It was answered off-the-cuff by the Minister for Housing, because he did not have an answer from the appropriate minister. I want to ask the same question of the appropriate minister on this occasion. I ask whether I can do that. The PRESIDENT: If the Leader of the Opposition proceeds, we will see what happens. Questions without Notice Resumed
(2) Not applicable. Point of Order Hon N.F. MOORE: Mr President, I seek your advice. The other day I asked a question of which some notice had been given. It was answered off-the-cuff by the Minister for Housing, because he did not have an answer from the appropriate minister. I want to ask the same question of the appropriate minister on this occasion. I ask whether I can do that. The PRESIDENT: If the Leader of the Opposition proceeds, we will see what happens. Questions without Notice Resumed
The PRESIDENT: If the Leader of the Opposition proceeds, we will see what happens. Questions without Notice Resumed

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