Mutual Organisations (Hansard, 2 July 2002)

HC Deb 02 July 2002 vol 388 cc301-2W 301W

§ Mr. Drew
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on what support his Department has made available to those wishing to set up mutual organisations in the field of health and social care. [62986]
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§ Mr. Lammy
[holding answer 19 June 2002]: The Department is considering a range of options for the legal status of foundation trusts and a form of mutual organisation may be considered. A new organisational form—the public interest company—may be considered. To date, the Department has not offered specific support available for either option.