§ Mr. FatchettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to add the functions of the NHS estates to those of the NHS management executive; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleNational Health Service Estates is an executive agency in the Department of Health and carries out a number of functions on behalf of the Department including the NHS management executive. The agency's172W future role and functions are currently being examined in the light of the functions and manpower review, and the first triennial review of the agency's framework document.