Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 June 2003. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 30 June 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, on what basis he decided to sell the surplus NHS estates properties outright to the preferred bidder Miller/HBOS.

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Health on what basis he decided to sell the surplus NHS estates properties outright to the preferred bidder Miller/HBOS. [114061] Mr. Hutton: The Department is currently considering a real estate partnership rather than an outright sale. The transaction aims to derive best value from the retained estate, following detailed option appraisals and evaluations from leading specialists, the input of the district valuer and a competitive process.

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