§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on NHS management costs in(a) 2001–02, (b) 2002–03 and (c) 2003–04. [16958]
§ Mr. HuttonWe are on course to achieve £1 billion savings in management costs between 1997–98 and the end of 2001–02.
We are currently considering the future basis of management costs in the light of the shifting the balance of power initiative and our broader commitment to invest savings in frontline services and child care facilities for national health service staff.