Chalres Walker calls on the Secretary of State for Health to make a statement about bringing Hertfordshire's NHS health economy back into financial balance.

Mr. Walker: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what measures are being taken to bring Hertfordshire's NHS health economy back into financial balance; and if she will make a statement. [120928]

Andy Burnham: Both West Hertfordshire Hospital National Health Service Trust and East and North Hertfordshire Hospital NHS Trust are receiving ongoing support from a turnaround director and they were both assisted by a major accountancy firm in the development of the trusts' turnaround plans. Implementation of the trusts' plans are being closely monitored by the strategic health authority turnaround director and the National Programme Office.

Mr. Walker: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what restrictions have been placed on hospital referrals in Hertfordshire; and if she will make a statement. [120929]

Andy Burnham: The Department is not aware of any restrictions to hospital referrals in Hertfordshire.

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