HC Deb 05 July 1989 vol 156 cc206-7W
18. Mr. David Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the hospitals which have expressed an interest in opting out.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

I have not yet asked hospitals to make any formal expressions of interest in becoming self-governing. I shall be doing so shortly at the same time as I issue more detailed information on what is involved.

47. Mr. McFall

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received supporting the opting out of hospitals.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

I have received a number of representations on this subject. Many support our aims but have raised questions on points of detail. I shall be issuing further guidance shortly.

42. Mr. Graham

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many hospitals he expects to show interest in opting out.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The White Paper indicates that we expect at least two hospitals to become self-governing by 1992.

33. Mr. Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to announce the first hospital to opt out of health board control.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The White Paper "Working for Patients" and the Scottish working paper 3 on "Self-Governing Hospitals" made it clear that we hope to establish at least two self-governing hospitals by 1992.

29. Dr. Moonie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what instructions he has given to health boards concerning opt-out hospitals.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

No instructions have been given to health boards. Scottish working paper 3 "Self-Governing Hospitals" gave information on self-governing status. I shall issue more detailed guidance shortly, inviting those who wish to explore this possibility to express their interest to me.

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