§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what fees were paid by the South Manchester University Hospital NHS trust to the Audit Commission in 1995–96; what audit work was carried out by the commission during the year; what part the commission had in discovering the accountancy error that led to the closure of 64 NHS beds in Manchester, and if he will make a statement. [25295]
§ Mr. HoramThe Audit Commission played no part in discovering the accounting error. The payment of fees is a matter for South Manchester University Hospitals National Health Service trust and the right hon. Member may wish to contact Mr. Peter Hadfield, trust chairman, for details.