§ John AustinTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what assessment he has made of the possible impact of recent changes to rules on revenue and capital for Queen Mary's Hospital NHS Trust and Oxleas NHS Trust; and if he will make a statement; [154923]
(2) when he intends to reply to the letter of 17 November 2003 from the hon. Member for Erith and Thamesmead concerning Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Oxleas NHS Trust; [154925]
(3) what assessment he has made of the (a) revenue consequences for Oxleas NHS Trust of accounting changes affecting capital charges on PFI assets, and (b) possible impact on patient care; [154926]
(4) if he will agree to the meeting with hon. Members representing Bexley and Greenwich constituencies and representatives of Queen Mary's NHS Trust, Oxleas NHS Trust and Bexley Care Trust requested by the hon. Member for Erith and Thamesmead in his letter of 6 October 2003. [154927]
§ Mr. HuttonI have responded to the concerns raised about Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Oxleas national health service trust in my letter to the hon. Member of 28 February.