§ Lord Smith of Leighasked Her Majesty's Government:
How they expect any overspending on National Health Service budgets during 2001–02 to impact on the work of acute trusts, primary care trusts and other health bodies in delivering the Government's health targets during 2002–03. [HL3604]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathWe are still in discussion with health bodies about managing their end-of-year 2001–02 positions and plans for 2002–03. However, we expect them to live within their agreed resources and not to overspend. Information on the 2001–02 financial position will be made available when National Health Service bodies' accounts have completed audit. This will be in the autumn.