§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many NHS trusts he estimates will seek foundation status in the(a) current and (b) next financial year. [29656]
§ Mr. Hutton[holding answer 23 January 2002]: We do not estimate that any trusts will seek foundation status in the current financial year. The number in the next financial year will be dependent on the outcome of the 2002 performance ratings and the number of three star trusts that choose to take that course.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health whether the total takings from the sale or leasing of property by an NHS trust with foundation status will accrue exclusively to that trust. [29657]
§ Mr. Hutton[holding answer 23 January 2002]: Consideration is being given to foundation trusts having the right to keep all the proceeds from the sale of property. National health service trusts can already keep all the income they receive from leasing property, and this freedom will apply to foundation trusts.