HC Deb 06 March 2002 vol 381 c438W
Dr. Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what research the performance management unit has conducted into three star hospitals; and how many of them have been found to be failing. [38461]

Ms Blears

[holding answer 28 February 2002]: No research has been done on the performance of three star national health service trusts since the performance ratings were published last September. Their performance will be re-assessed as part of the next national annual rating exercise.