Written question asked by Linda Gilroy (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 December 2003. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent meetings he has had with the Business Services Association to discuss Agenda for Change; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Linda Gilroy: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent meetings he has had with the Business Services Association to discuss Agenda for Change; and if he will make a statement. [143523] Mr. Hutton: Officials have met the Business Services Association to discuss issues arising from the new national health service pay system. Pay, terms and conditions for staff in contracted-out services will depend on the nature of transfer agreements and any subsequent agreements reached between the organisations concerned and their employees, but the Department welcomes the opportunity to share views on workforce issues with the independent sector.

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