§ Ms. HoeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when she will formally consult on the establishment of a new St. Thomas's and Guy's national health service trust; and when she expects to announce her decision on whether to grant the new hospital trust status.
§ Dr. MawhinneyConsultation on Sir Bernard Tomlinson's recommendation that the St. Thomas's and Guy's and Lewisham national health service trusts should be dissolved, and a new St. Thomas's and Guy's national health service trust, and a Lewisham national health service trust established will be managed by South East Thames regional health authority and should begin shortly. It will last for three months. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will announce her decision only when that consultation is completed.
§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list the members of the implementation group for Tomlinson on the future of London's health care; and if she will make a statement.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe chairman of the London implementation group will be Mr. Tim Chessells. I shall announce the other members in due course.