Following today’s announcement by Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust and Peterborough & Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust regarding closer cooperation between the two hospitals,

Mr Shailesh Vara, Member of Parliament for North West Cambridgeshire said:

“In the present economic climate it is right that we look at ways of saving money in the public sector, especially for back office work such as management, finance and IT. Where there is duplication, efficiencies should be sought. However, if there are to be closer links, then it is vital that front-line services are not affected and there is a clear understanding that they will remain at both Hinchingbrooke and Peterborough.”