§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to reduce the management costs of health authorities and trusts.
§ Dr. MawhinneyMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has announced proposals for streamlining the structure and slimming down the management of the national health service outside hospital provider units. NHS trusts are free to determine the mix of staff required to deliver services but must do so within what they can afford from health care contracts.