Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 19 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 June 2004. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 7 June 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what formula has been used to decide how much of the money allocated to smooth the transition of hospitals to foundation status each Foundation Trust receives; and what amount has been given to each Foundation Trust hospital. - Inc figure.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what formula has been used to decide how much of the money allocated to smooth the transition of hospitals to foundation status each Foundation Trust receives; and what amount has been given to each Foundation Trust hospital. [175452] Mr. Hutton: National Health Service foundation trust applicants in wave one were allocated £250,000 in financial support to assist them in their preparations for their application and establishment as a NHS foundation trust. The amount was agreed through discussion with applicants. Financial support for wave one A and future waves is being agreed in a similar way.

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