HC Deb 19 November 2001 vol 375 c132W
Dr. Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health which care trusts he expects to be in operation by the end of 2002. [15061]

Jacqui Smith

[holding answer 15 November 2001]: The following partners are considering the development of care trusts in 2002:

  1. 1. Camden and Islington Mental Health Trust, London borough of Islington, and London borough of Camden.
  2. 2. Somerset health authority (North Somerset Primary Care Group) and north Somerset council.
  3. 3. Essex county council, Braintree district council, north Essex health authority (Witham, Braintree and Halstead PCG).
  4. 4. Sandwell council and Black Country Mental Health Trust.
  5. 5. Manchester social services and Manchester health authority (Manchester Mental Health Partnership).
  6. 6. Northumberland health authority (Northumberland PCGs) and Northumberland social services.
  7. 7. Bradford council and Bradford health authority (Airedale National Health Service Trust and Bradford Community NHS Trust).

If these applications are made, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will consider these applications in accordance with section 45 of the Health and Social Care Act 2001.

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