Tim Farron
From Nhs It Info
(Westmorland & Lonsdale, Liberal Democrat)
Parliamentary Question (26 Apr 2006)
"To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much her Department has (a) spent on and (b) committed to the NHS Connecting for Health computer system."
Parliamentary Question (26 Apr 2006)
"To ask the Secretary of State for Health what her Department expects to be the completion date of the NHS Connecting for Health computer system."
Parliamentary Question (27 Apr 2006)
"To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment her Department has made of potential security risks associated with the NHS Connecting for Health computer system; and if she will make a statement."
House of Commons Debate (9 May 2006)
"The Government initially allocated £2.3 billion for the "connecting for health" project, but by their own admission, they are likely to spend £6.2 billion on it. Indeed, experts project that the figure could be as high as £30 billion. Given NHS deficits of some £600 to £800 million and the impact on my constituents of the potential closure of the coronary care unit at Westmoreland general hospital, does my hon. Friend agree that there is a juxtaposition to be made between what are relatively small deficits and vast Government overspending on administrative projects?"
House of Commons Debate (16 May 2006)
"The Secretary of State has told us that the connecting for health computer project will now cost £6.2 billion, but the chief operating officer of the project predicts costs in excess of £15 billion. Meanwhile, Westmoreland general hospital's coronary care unit in my constituency faces an uncertain future because of deficits that pale in comparison to those overspends. Will the Minister commit today to a full, independent, technical and financial audit of the project to ensure that public money is spent on the public's priorities?"
