Written question asked by Kevin Hughes (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 January 2003. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 13 January 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what action he will take if foundation hospitals fail to work in partnership with primary care trusts and social services to deliver improvements in health and social well-being. - Includes ref to paragraphs 3.34-3.38 of 'A Guide to NHS Foundation Trusts'.

Answer: Mr. Kevin Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what action he will take if foundation hospitals fail to work in partnership with primary care trusts and social services to deliver improvements in health and social well-being. [88296] Mr. Hutton: It will be for the independent regulator to decide whether and how to intervene, using a range of powers to be set out in forthcoming legislation (see paragraphs 3.34-3.38 of "A Guide to NHS Foundation Trusts").

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 88296; 397 c490W;397 c488W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Cooperation Health services Primary care trusts NHS foundation trusts Regulation Social services
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk