§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what funds he will make available to general practitioners to enable them to retain staff who would otherwise be made redundant when GP fundholding is ended; what funds he will make available for those staff to be employed by the Primary Care Group or health authorities; where the funds will come from; and if he will make a statement. [27197]
§ Mr. MilburnWe will discuss with those concerned arrangements for the transition from general practitioner fundholding to Primary Care Groups, including arrangements for staff currently employed by GP fundholders. Further guidance on these matters will be issued in due course.