§ 15. Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many putative NHS foundation hospital trusts have published material seeking public support for foundation status; and how much was spent in each case. [135983]
§ Mr. HuttonThe 25 applicants in the first wave for NHS foundation trust status are all currently consulting with patients, the public, staff and partner organisations on their application. The costs associated with this consultation are not kept centrally.