§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussion he had with(a) representatives of Surrey and Sussex NHS trust, (b) East Surrey health authority and (c) other parties prior to the announcement that the Chief Executive of Surrey and Sussex NHS trust was leaving; and if he will make a statement. [118256]
§ Ms StuartThe resignation of the chief executive is a matter for the Surrey and Sussex Healthcare National Health Service Trust Board.
The regional office of the National Health Service Executive will provide support to the trust until a new appointment has been made.