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Written question asked by Richard Taylor (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 9 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2009. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.


NHS: Disclosure of Information

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether the NHS whistle-blowing policy applies to foundation trusts.
Answer

The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 applies to staff employed by national health service foundation trusts. The Act provides protection to employees raising concerns, where they do so in accordance with the provisions of the Act.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
496 c542W; 286622
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Disclosure of information NHS
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk