§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Health which trusts have(a) informed the NHS executive or (b) been investigated in respect of their long-term financial viability. [8711]
§ Mr. HoramThe financial viability of all trusts is investigated before their establishment. Subsequently, this process is on-going as a part of each trust's annual business planning cycle. Trust plans are reviewed by the national health service executive.