§ Mr. Robin CookTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the names and status of the sponsors of each of the expressions of interest in self-governing status.
§ Mr. MellorWe have now moved forward in examining, with the health authorities concerned, the expressions of interests originally submitted to the Department. We see no good purpose in publishing a list which can change from day to day.
§ Mr. Robin CookTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the timetable for the preparation of prospectus documents and business plans for self-governing hospitals.
§ Mr. MellorWe will be issuing guidance in due course.
§ 59. Mr. AmessTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what progress has been made with regard to allowing self-governing status to hospitals.
§ Mr. Mellor[holding answer 25 July 1989]:I refer my hon. Friend to my response today to my hon. Friend, the Member for Wanstead and Woodford (Mr. Arbuthnot).
§ Mr. Robin CookTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will deposit in the Library a copy of each of the submissions expressing interest in hospital self-governing status.
§ Mr. Mellor[holding answer 25 July 1989]: No. Expressions of interest are not formal applications. When applications are prepared RHAs will seek the views of those with an interest.