Health written question – answered at on 7 March 2005.
Mr Richard Page
Conservative, South West Hertfordshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps have been taken to address the shortcomings in the management of the Paddington Health Campus Project identified in the National Audit Office, Treasury and Department of Health Review of September 2004.
John Hutton
Minister of State, Department of Health, Minister of State (Department of Health) (Health)
holding answer
Since the publication of the review, revised project management governance structures have been set up to strengthen the management and oversight of the project team, and ensure there is proper accountability to the strategic health authority and the Department. The governance of the project, and the strength and skill set of the project team is kept under constant review.
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