§ Tom BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health in how many cases primary care trusts are withholding money from acute trusts; and what the(a) individual and (b) total value is of the amounts being disputed. [103216]
§ Mr. HuttonIn line with this Government's policy of shifting the balance of power, discussions about such issues take place between the national health service trust and the relevant commissioner and, if required, the managing Strategic Health Authority.