M'P.s slate decision
Labour members,- of Parliament from' Christchurch j say that the Qoyefnments decision on hospital services has caused dissension in the South Island that could lead to the. loss of health specialists.' , , ~ Mrs Mary Batchelor, Mr D. F. CaygiU. Mr A. Connelly, Mrs Ann Hercus, Mr N. J. Kirk,. Mr,;.M. K., Moore, Mr G W. and Mrs Whetu Tiraketene-Sulh-van have issued la statement saving that the/.Goyernnient had shownWgross incompetence” . in ; handling New and health ,5. ,. been promised funds;Tor; a caraiac unit in 1981 which would now not be available until 1983, if. then, said Mr Connelly, the member of Parliament for Yaldhurst. Christchurch had had. a strong cpse for the unit bet cause it was a big population centre, and because the : speed of treatment for some heart conditions made the difference between life and death. “It is worth noting that rhe level of health and other social services that a Government can provide depend in . the .long rpn on the econ- “ Salsa , great expertise-but in -which?' : it haS-f/displayed gross inj competence,” ■ Connelly />aid. . 1
M'P.s slate decision
Press, 18 February 1980, Page 6
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