AT A MEETING of the CABINET of HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL held at The Castle, Winchester on Monday, 19 November 2001.

PRESENT:

Councillors T.K. Thornber, CBE (In the Chair); D.G. Allen; K.B. Estlin; Mrs. S.M. Glasspool, DL; Felicity Hindson, MBE; D.A. Kirk; J.K. West; M.J. Woodhall.

Also in attendance: Councillors B.D. Dash and W.H. Wheeler

26 MINUTES

The Minutes of the meeting held on 29 October 2001 were confirmed as a correct record, subject to the addition of the following under the list of those present, and signed by the Chairman.

"Also in attendance: Councillors: A.P. Collett; B.D. Dash and W.H. Wheeler".

27 CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS - ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS AT MEETINGS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE MEMBER MEETINGS - REVISED ARRANGEMENTS

A statement by the Chairman on revised arrangements relating to the attendance of Members at meetings is set out as Appendix 1 to these Minutes. Members noted that in future, an item entitled "Chairman's Announcements" would be included on the agendas for all meetings of the Cabinet.

28 HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Social Services (Item 2 in the Minute Book) on recent developments which affected the County Council's partnership with the National Health Service. During the course of the ensuing discussion, Members expressed particular concern that under the proposed organisational changes to the National Health Service the County Council would not be represented on the boards of Primary Care Trusts. The Cabinet therefore amended the recommendations set out in the report to reflect this concern and a copy of the substantive decision sheet is set out as Appendix 2 to these Minutes.

29 CONTRACTORS' INSURANCE

The Cabinet considered the report of the Chief Executive (Item 3 in the Minute Book) on the background to the recent increase in levels of insurance cover that contractors were required to provide when working for the County Council. In endorsing the actions of the Risk Management Board as set out in the report, the Cabinet asked that a report back on progress be made in June 2002; a copy of the substantive decision sheet is set out as Appendix 3 to these Minutes.

30 RIVER HAMBLE REVISED BUDGET 2001/02 AND ANNUAL REVIEW OF CHARGES

The Cabinet considered the report of the County Treasurer (Item 4 in the Minute Book) which reviewed the current financial position of the River and recommended charges for the Calendar Year starting 1 January 2002. The Cabinet approved the proposals as set out in the report and a copy of the relevant decision sheet is set out as Appendix 4 to these Minutes.

(NOTE: Councillor K.B. Estlin declared a pecuniary interest in this matter and took no part in the proceedings).

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