Thanks for that, Martyn. That makes sense. Most of our enquiries are from people who have got the wrong end of the stick to a certain extent - a careful unravelling of the question is often needed before we can even begin to answer it! thanks again avis >>> <[log in to unmask]> 02/26/03 01:00 >>> Avis I think this takes "getting the wrong end of the stick" to a whole new level!! I can not think of any circumstances in which a fund would be made available by the EU for this specific purpose. However, many NHS Trust will be receiving EU Funds for research or for specific health programmes (the new EU Public health programme is due to be launched soon). Some "failing" NHS could be receiving this money - but not because they are failing but because they will be submitting eligible projects! -----Original Message----- From: Avis Furness [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 26 February 2003 11:02 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: funding enquiry This enquiry has completely stumped me! I have been asked for information on an "emergency fund for failing NHS trusts" which the enquirer had been told was run by the European Parliament. Funding is not usually run by the EP, so I am discounting that part of the question, but does the rest of it ring any bells with anyone? avis Avis Furness Librarian European Parliament UK Office