HC Deb 28 April 1994 vol 242 c310W
Ms Primarolo

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many trusts in(a) London and (b) England failed to meet financial targets set by her Department in 1991–92, 1992–93 and 1993–94.

Mr. Sackville

The information requested is shown in the table. Information for 1993–94 will not be available until the accounts of trusts are audited. The majority of trusts had technical issues which affected their ability to meet their financial duties. This does not imply any failure in financial control. In a number of cases the difference between actual financial performance and statutory target is deemed to be immaterial.

1991–92 1992–93
London1 4 9
England 18 73
1 Trusts located in London boroughs.