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Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Gwilym Jones (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
How many trusts failed to meet the deadline to agree contracts with their purchasers; and how many he expects to go to arbitration.
Answer

Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many trusts failed to meet the deadline to agree contracts with their purchasers; and how many he expects to go to arbitration. [21086] Mr. Gwilym Jones: Agreement was reached by all trusts and health authorities in the 1996-97 financial year without recourse to arbitration. Negotiations for 1997-98 contracting round are on-going.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
292 c706W;292 c707W; 21086
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Contracts Procurement NHS trusts Wales