HC Deb 02 June 1997 vol 295 cc41-2W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many health trusts have reported deficit problems relating to the funding arrangements in(a) the current and (b) the previous year. [1518]

Mr. Milburn

The number of National Health Service trusts forecasting deficits at Quarter 4 1996–97 will be placed in the Library shortly. These deficits may be caused by factors other than funding arrangements. Plans for 1997–98 are still being agreed.