Written question asked by Frank Dobson (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 September 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 October 2002. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Thursday, 17 October 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many of his departmental officials are involved in work on foundation status for NHS trusts. - Nine staff working full time. (Question reprinted on 30.10.2002 in Daily Part at 391 c833W and Bound Volume at 391 c828-9W)

Answer: Mr. Dobson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many of his departmental officials are involved in work on foundation status for NHS trusts. [74555] Mr. Hutton: At present, there are nine Departmental staff working full time on National Health Service foundation trusts. However, as policy on NHS foundation trusts embraces a wide range of issues a number of other staff are also contributing to the policy development as and when required.

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