§ Mr. Nicholas BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the timetable for the establishment of the first group of hospitals with self-governing trust status.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will announce the names of the first NHS trusts shortly. They will become fully operational on 1 April 1991.
§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if the Government intend to continue with self-governing hospital trusts.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyYes.