To ask the Secretary of State for Health what information his Department holds on the cost of the change of name of the Mid-Essex Primary Care Trust to NHS Mid-Essex. (249837)

The information requested is not held by the Department.

Primary care trusts (PCTs) have the freedom to choose whether or not they make the transition to the new identity, 'NHS Local' (rather than 'Local' PCT). In order to keep costs to a minimum, we advise that the transition is made when it is practically and economically feasible to do so through planned replacement programmes. This may be by, for example, exhausting existing supplies of stationery and updating property signage.

You may wish to enquire with your local PCT for further information.