§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what powers foundation hospitals will have to appoint their own auditors. [141022]
§ Mr. Hutton[holding answer 1 December 2003]Schedule 1, Paragraph 22 (2) of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 provides for the Board of Governors to appoint the auditor of a national health service foundation trust.