HC Deb 18 June 2002 vol 387 c256W
Ms Drown

To ask the Secretary of State for Health to which Government targets foundation hospitals will now have to adhere. [60517]

Mr. Lammy

Foundation trusts will be expected to deliver their contribution to Government targets and uphold national standards and guarantees to patients.

Ms Drown

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what extra flexibility foundation hospitals will have in pay over other NHS trusts. [60516]

Mr. Hutton

Foundation trusts will be able to use the flexibilities of the new pay system we are currently negotiating to modernise the work force including developing additional rewards for those staff who are contribu ing most. The full details of the flexibilities will be available once the pay modernisation negotiations are complete and the legislation is finalised.