HC Deb 02 December 1996 vol 286 c661
9. Mr. Denzil Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received about the future development of Mynydd Mawr hospital and the funding of such development. [5216]

Mr. Gwilym Jones

Letters have been received from the right hon. Gentleman; from Mr. Andrew Hayes, the prospective Conservative parliamentary candidate for Llanelli; Dyfed Powys health authority; and the Llanelli and Dinefwr national health service trust.

Mr. Davies

In view of that answer, I think that the Minister will appreciate the united support for a campaign to provide extra funds for the development of Mynydd Mawr hospital. Is he aware that the hon. Member for Clwyd. North-West (Mr. Richards) promised that approximately £3 million would be spent on the hospital's future development, but the Welsh Office seems to have reneged on that promise and is breaking faith with all the campaigners?

Mr. Jones

I am pleased that the right hon. Gentleman echoes the views of Mr. Andrew Hayes, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for his constituency. However, there is no question of reneging upon any promises.

Mr. Morgan

Who is he?

Mr. Jones

For the hon. Gentleman's benefit, his name is Mr. Andrew Hayes.

As the right hon. Gentleman knows, Llanelli and Dinefwr NHS trust made the change by introducing at a late date a new redevelopment variation for the Prince Philip hospital. That was a substantial change and it was necessary to re-examine the matter in terms of a new business case. That is what has occurred—there was no change by the Government.