HC Deb 31 July 1998 vol 317 c784W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to have concluded his evaluation of the expression of interest submitted by Merton and Sutton, Wandsworth and Roehampton, Twickenham and Richmond community health care trusts in relation to trust mergers. [54019]

Ms Jowell

We shall consider the merits of the proposal carefully before deciding whether public consultation should take place. We hope to be able to reach a decision shortly.