House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Ministerial Correction: PQ293466 and PQ293468
14 January 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Edward Argar Con Melton and Syston
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- A correction is being made to a previous written answer regarding communication between Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust with NHS England and Improvement.
- The discussions did not involve merging services but rather seeking support for a joint Chief Executive Officer position.
- Kevin McGee was appointed as interim CEO on May 1st, which became permanent on October 4th, 2019.
Issue summary
A correction is being made to a previous written answer regarding communication between Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust with NHS England and Improvement.
Action requested
The minister has corrected the record to clarify that the discussions did not involve merging services but rather seeking support for a joint Chief Executive Officer position. Kevin McGee was appointed as interim CEO on May 1st, which became permanent on October 4th, 2019.
Key facts
- The previous statement incorrectly implied discussions about merging services.
- Discussions were about having a joint Chief Executive Officer (CEO) working across both organisations.
- Kevin McGee was appointed as interim CEO of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT on May 1st, 2019 and the appointment became permanent on October 4th, 2019.
- The trusts provided assurances to NHSEI that having a joint CEO would bring benefits and improve patient care.