Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham (Hansard, 27 June 1989)

HC Deb 27 June 1989 vol 155 c431W 431W

§ 55. Mr. Allen
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will hold a ballot of all staff at the Queen's medical centre, Nottingham on opting out.

§ Mr. Mellor
No.
Self governing trusts will not opt out but will remain fully within the NHS.
If an application is made for QMC Nottingham to become self-governing, Trent regional health authority will ensure that all those with an interest have the opportunity of expressing their views but a ballot will not be required. My right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State will consider any responses alongside the application.