§ The Minister of State, Department of Health (Mr. John Hutton)The 2002–03 report and accounts of the National Health Service Pensions Agency have today been laid before the House of Commons pursuant to section 7 of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000. Copies have been placed in the Library.
§ The Minister of State, Department of Health (Mr. John Hutton)I am today publishing the executive summary of the Quinquennial Review of the NHS Pensions Agency.
I have accepted all of its recommendations including a change of status for the Agency. From 1 April 2004, the NHS Pensions Agency will become a special health authority.