Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Monday, 27 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 November 2003. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 November 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how much was paid to the former Chief Executive of North Bristol Trusts on his departure in December 2002; and if he will make a statement. - Including figures. (Holding answer 30 October 2003).

Answer: Mr. Laurence Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much was paid to the former Chief Executive of North Bristol Trusts on his departure in December 2002; and if he will make a statement. [135404] Mr. Hutton: [holding answer 30 October 2003]: North Bristol National Health Service Trust made a payment to its former chief executive upon his resignation, the total value of which was £70,961 (gross); the net value of this to the employee following deductions for tax/ national insurance etc was £54,576.60. The payment was considered and approved by the trust's remuneration committee in line with its terms of reference.

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