1 That the Overview and Scrutiny Commission be thanked for its work and for generating constructive recommendations;
2 That the responses to the recommendation which are highlighted in the main body of the report be endorsed; and
3 That the Executive Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing writes to the South Central Ambulance Service asking it to review its contingency arrangements with other strategic health authorities to ensure that sufficient resources are available on demand when required to respond to public health emergencies.