§ Bob SpinkTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the National Health Service Trusts management structures and patient organisations in Essex with specific reference to(a) mental health, (b) dental care, (c) hospital trusts, (d) chiropody, (e) ambulance services, and (f) strategic management; how many (i) managers and (ii) administrative staff are in each category; and if he will make a statement on the reporting structure for national health care in Essex. [75885]
§ Mr. LammyThe information requested has been placed in the Library. It is not possible to separately identify those medical and dental staff who are managers. Essex Strategic Health Authority is the headquarters for national health service services in the Essex area. The health authority is accountable to the Department and is responsible for supporting local NHS organisations in delivering the NHS Plan, building capacity and supporting performance improvement across all local health agencies.