Written question asked by Frank Dobson (Labour) on Friday, 3 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 January 2003. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Thursday, 23 January 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether (a) the Secta Group Ltd, (b) Quo Health and (c) Sema Health have managed a hospital before. - (Holding answer 13 January 2003).

Answer: Mr. Dobson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether (a) the Secta Group Ltd., (b) Quo Health and (c) Sema Health have managed a hospital before. [89542] Mr. Hutton: [holding answer 13 January 2003]: The independent panel set up by the National Health Service Appointments Commission assessed the general ability of each private sector organisation to run a hospital trust. The expertise and experience of every organisation which tenders for a national health service franchise and individuals leading any bid on behalf of that organisation will be thoroughly and rigorously assessed before any contract is awarded.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 89542; 398 c474W;398 c472W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Contracts Hospitals Franchises Private sector NHS Management NHS trusts Sema Group Secta Quo Health
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