In a written question to the Health Secretary, Charles Walker asks for clarification of whether the two new PCTs in Hertfordshire will be run by separate management teams and chief executives.

Mr. Walker: To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether the two new primary care trusts to be introduced to cover Hertfordshire will (a) be run by separate management teams and (b) be headed by separately appointed chairmen and chief executives; and if she will make a statement. [78021]

Andy Burnham [holding answer 16 June 2006]: Currently, the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Strategic Health Authority (SHA), which will form part of the new East of England SHA with effect from 1 July, is in discussions with stakeholders, including all local Members of Parliament, about shared management options for the two new primary care trusts (PCTs) in Hertfordshire.

No decisions will be taken until that process has been completed.

Each PCT will retain its own board and with its own chair.

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