Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 November 2001. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 November 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what arrangements have been made to ensure the continuity of employment of staff transferring from district health authorities to component PCTs.

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what arrangements have been made to ensure the continuity of employment of staff transferring from district health authorities to component PCTs. [14341] Mr. Hutton: For staff transferring from health authorities to primary care trusts under Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) Regulations 1981 or by terms reflecting TUPE principles (Transfer Orders), continuity of service will automatically apply. This means that there will be no break in service and existing pay and terms and conditions of employment will be protected at the point of transfer.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 374 c687-8W; 14341
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Conditions of employment Employment Finance Health authorities Protection Primary care trusts Staff
Legislation: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981
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