§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much debt was inherited by the AvonGloucestershire-Wiltshire Strategic Health Authority on its formation; how much of this debt was inherited from(a) Royal United Hospitals, Bath, (b) United Bristol Health Care and (c) North Bristol Health Trusts; and if he will make a statement. [135403]
§ Ms Rosie Winterton[holding answer on 30 October 2003]: Strategic health authorities (SHAs) were established in 2002–03. Information in respect of inherited balances can be obtained from the chief executive of Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire SHA. The information is not available centrally.