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Written question asked by Mark Simmonds (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 February 2010. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 March 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Health Services

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what progress has been made towards implementation of the 2008-09 Operating Framework which required specialised commissioning groups to create pooled budgets for commissioning specialised services.
Answer

Some Specialised Commissioning Groups (SCGs) operate a system of pooled budgets for some services. Others, while not formally contributing to a shared budget, are working towards the principle of risk-sharing.The SCG Finance Network which includes representatives from each of the 10 SCGs have a work stream on pooled budgets. They are currently mapping the position in each SCG.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
506 c1210W; 319479
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Health services
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk