HC Deb 19 December 2003 vol 416 cc189-90W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many expressions of interest in membership have been received for each of the first wave of foundation applicant trusts. [144811]

Mr. Hutton

Information on expected membership numbers will be included in the formal applications made to the Independent Regulator. These applications will be placed in the Library.

Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will place copies of foundation trust applications in the Library. [144951]

Mr. Hutton

The Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 provides for National Health Service trusts to submit their applications for NHS foundation trust to the Independent Regulator. I will arrange for copies of the applications submitted to the Independent Regulator to be placed in the Library.

Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health which applicants for foundation hospital trust status have indicated to him that they are considering pulling out of the application process; and what reasons they have cited. [145012]

Mr. Hutton

All 25 national health service trusts who were invited have submitted preparatory materials seeking the Secretary of State's support for an application for NHS foundation trust status.