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33.
Mr. Canavan
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many expressions of interest have now been made for self-governing hospitals and other national health service units; and how many formal applications have been submitted.
Mr. Michael Forsyth
Four expressions of interest in NHS trust status have been received, but these have not yet progressed to the formal application stage.
48.
Mr. Malcolm Bruce
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received regarding the establishment of national health service self-governing trusts.
Mr. Michael Forsyth
Representations have been received on a number of aspects relating to the establishment of NHS trusts. Four expressions of interest are currently being pursued.