§ Dr. Evan HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will place in the Library a copy of the details of the preliminary application process for foundation trusts, as sent to potential applicants for foundation status. [100845]
§ Mr. HuttonDetails of the preliminary application process sent to potential applicants for national health service foundation trust status have been placed in the Library.
§ Dr. Evan HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health which organisations, not currently part of the NHS, will be eligible to apply for NHS foundation trust status. [100846]
§ Mr. HuttonForthcoming legislation will set out the process for the Independent Regulator for national health service foundation trusts to consider applications for NHS foundation trust status.
§ Dr. Evan HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health in what ways foundation trusts will be freed from detailed performance management, as stated in paragraph 1.12 of 'A Guide to NHS Foundation Trusts'; and if this refers also to three star trusts without foundation status. [100849]
§ Mr. HuttonThe proposed arrangements for national health service foundation trusts are explained in paragraph 4.1 of 'A Guide to NHS Foundation Trusts'.
§ Dr. Evan HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how he intends to ensure that foundation trust board of governors will represent the full range of members' interests. [100850]
§ Mr. HuttonOur policy on the election of the Board of Governors is explained in paragraph 2.25 of 'A Guide to NHS Foundation Trusts'. Details will be included in forthcoming legislation.
§ Dr. Evan HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how he intends to ensure that foundation trusts use their freedoms to give staff unlimited pay bonuses in a way which does not undermine other providers in the local health economy. [100851]
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§ Mr. HuttonThe exercise of any of the proposed freedoms which national health service foundation trusts will enjoy will be a matter for the trust to decide, subject to the role of the Independent Regulator. Details will be set out in forthcoming legislation.
§ Dr. Evan HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what powers a board of governors will have in relation to the management of foundation hospitals. [100847]
§ Mr. HuttonOur policy on the powers and duties of the board of governors of a national health service foundation trust is explained in paragraphs 2.32 and 2.33 of 'A Guide to NHS Foundation Trusts'. Details will be included in forthcoming legislation.
§ Dr. Evan HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will set out the requirements to be included in the licences of foundation hospitals. [100848]
§ Mr. HuttonOur policy is explained in paragraph 3.4 of 'A Guide to NHS Foundation Trusts'. Details will be included in forthcoming legislation.
Unrestricted Principles and Equivalents (UPEs)1 by Age Band for Castlepoint and Rochford, Maldon and South Chelmsford and Southend on Sea Primary Care Trusts: As at 31 March 2002 Number (headcount) Primary Care Trust PCT code Total UPEs Of which: Under 30 30–34 35–39 40–45 45–49 England total Of which: 27,956 285 2,441 4,698 5,774 5,140 Castlepoint and Rochford PCT 5JP 75 0 1 8 14 14 Maldon and South Chelmsford PCT 5GL 40 0 2 3 11 8 Southend on Sea PCT 5AK 83 0 2 7 11 16
Numbers (headcount) Of which: of which: Primary Care Trust PCT code 50–54 55–59 60–64 65–69 70+ aged 69 England total 4,525 3,281 1,358 454 0 56 Of which: Castlepoint and Rochford PCT 5JP 17 13 3 5 0 1 Maldon and South Chelmsford PCT 5GL 9 3 4 0 0 0 Southend on Sea PCT 5AK 21 15 8 3 0 0 1 Unrestricted principles and equivalents include GMS unrestricted principles, PMS contracted GPs and PMS salaried GPS. Source:
Department of Health General and Personal Medical Services Statistics
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Unrestricted Principles and Equivalents (UPEs)1 Leavers by Age Band for Castlepoint and Rochford, Maldon and South Chelmsford and Southend on Sea Primary Care Trusts: October 1999/September 2000 to September 2001/March 2002 Number (headcount) Primary Care Trust PCT code Total UPEs Of which: Under 30 30–34 35–39 40–45 45–49 30 September 2001–31 March 2002 England total 687 4 71 101 81 46 Of which: Castlepoint and Rochford PCT 5JP 0 0 0 0 0 0 Maldon and South Chelmsford PCT 5GL 2 0 0 0 1 0 Southend on Sea PCT 5AK 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 September 2000–30 September 20012 England total 1,313 11 124 178 137 93 Of which: Castlepoint and Rochford PCT 5JP 3 0 0 0 0 0 Maldon and South Chelmsford PCT 5GL — — — — — — Southend on Sea PCT 5AK — — — — — —
§ Helen JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health which trade unions he has met to discuss his proposals for foundation trusts; when the meetings were; and which unions have expressed support for his proposals. [101661]
§ Mr. HuttonI discuss a range of issues at the regular meetings that I have with trade unions.