§ Mrs. BeckettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the losses made by the Royal National Orthopaedic hospital from the collapse of its joint business venture in building a super-incinerator; and if he will make a statement on the impact of these losses on patient services. [40798]
§ Mr. SackvilleThe Royal National Orthopaedic hospital national health service trust is taking action to minimise the loss arising from its failed joint venture and to prevent any similar situation arising again. The loss to date stands at £3,492,000. The NHS executive is working with the trust to ensure that the impact of the loss on patient services is minimised.