To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the involvement of Assura Group with primary care trusts. (169117)

This is not a matter for the Department. It is for primary care trusts to manage the performance and effectiveness of those providers delivering services on their behalf.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the role of Assura Group is in the NHS; and if he will make a statement. (169118)

It is for primary care trusts to commission services that reflect the needs of the local population and to determine who to contract with to deliver these services. The Department does not collect information about contracts which are agreed locally between primary care trusts and providers.