HL Deb 17 July 2003 vol 651 cc176-7WA
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they will publish the model constitution in relation to governance structures for National Health Service foundation trusts. [HL3736]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Lord Warner)

The Government will make available a template constitution for applicant National Health Service (NHS) foundation trusts, which will set out the minimum legislative requirements for the constitution of an NHS foundation trust. Applicants will need to consider how they use the template to develop a constitution that is consistent with their local needs and circumstances. The template will he available shortly.