§ Mr. ArbuthnotTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many expressions of interest in becoming HSS trusts he has received; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyEleven expressions of interest have been received and I have decided to invite all the sponsors to make formal applications to become HSS trusts in April 1993. The services involved are:
- Belfast City Hospital
- Craigavon Area Hospitals Group
- Down and Lisburn Unit of Management
- Eastern Board Ambulance Service
- Green Park Unit of Management
- Mater Infirmorum Hospital
- Newry and Mourne Unit of Management
- North Down and Ards Community Unit
- North and West Belfast Community
- South and East Belfast Community Unit
- Ulster, North Down and Ards Hospitals Unit