§ Mr. Campbell-SavoursTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what action the South-East Thames regional health authority will be taking on the basis of the recommendations of the report it commissioned by Touche Ross Management Consultants into the functions of the salaries and wages department in each of the local authorities in its region; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what was the cost to the South-East Thames regional health authority of the report it recently commissioned Touche Ross Management Consultants to undertake into the functions of the salaries and wages department in each of the local health authorities in its region.
§ Mr. MellorThe report reviewed with district health authorities in the region the paymaster services carried out, covering both payroll and creditor payment functions.
The cost of the report is a matter for the regional health authority. I understand that action plans are being agreed between the region and the district health authorities and the hon. Member may wish to contact the chairman of the regional health authority for more information.