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Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Monday, 14 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 January 2010. It was answered by Andy Burnham (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 January 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.


NHS: Essex

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health pursuant to the statement of 30 November 2009, Official Report, column 855, on hospital trusts: Essex, what regular updates on progress he plans to provide to the House on improving care standards; how often he will provide them; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

As I stated in the House on 30 November, I will provide updates on the improvements at Basildon and Thurrock University NHS Foundation Trust as soon as I am updated by Monitor.Monitor has indicated to me that its board will review the trust's progress every month and it will explicitly consider, and then take, whatever action is necessary to ensure that performance at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust improves on a sustainable and measurable basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
503 c480-1W; 308075
Session
2009-10
Related items
Hospital Trusts (Essex)
Monday, 30 November 2009
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Health services Essex
Link
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