§ Mr. Michael WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when Doncaster royal infirmary made a decision as to whether to seek self-governing status; whether medical or other staff were consulted on this decision; how many employees at the infirmary supported seeking self-governing status; how many employees in the infirmary are also employed on private health treatment; and under whose signature the letter expressing an interest in self-governing status was sent.
§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when Montagu hospital made a decision as to whether to 545W seek self-governing status; whether medical or other staff were consulted on this decision; how many employees at the hospital supported seeking self-governing status; how many employees in the hospital are also employed on private health treatment; and under whose signature the letter expressing an interest in self-governing status was sent.
§ Mr. MellorWe have recieved an expression of interest in self-governing status for the Doncaster royal infirmary, Montagu Hospital, Mexborough and from Trent regional health authority. We were not privy to the internal discussions on the matter. Those with an interest will have an opportunity to express their views at a later stage if those expressing interest decide to proceed with an application.