§ 10. Mr. Huw Edwards (Monmouth)When he intends to meet the First Secretary in the National Assembly to discuss the national health service in Wales. [142011]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Mr. David Hanson)The Secretary of State and I have regular meetings with the National Assembly First Secretary to discuss health services in Wales.
§ Mr. EdwardsWhen my hon. Friend meets the Health Minister in Wales, will he discuss the modernisation of the NHS as it will apply to Wales, especially the role of the private practice undertaken by NHS consultants? Does he agree that NHS consultants should be rewarded for working exclusively for the NHS?
§ Mr. HansonMy hon. Friend makes valuable points and I am sure that he will welcome the health care and modernisation Bill, which will be published shortly. It will apply to England and Wales and fulfil the Government's duty to modernise the NHS.