§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many of the new NHS matrons announced previously worked in the NHS; and at what grades. [59577]
§ Mr. HuttonGuidance issued to the National Health Service in April 2001 (HSC 2000–10) indicated that modern matron posts should be graded using the existing clinical grading structure. The great majority of appointments will have been made from within trusts. However, information on individual posts is not available.