HC Deb 08 February 1991 vol 185 cc279-80W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what loans he has authorised or made to South Glamorgan health authority in(a) the third quarter and (b) the fourth quarter of the current financial year; and for what amount and over what period.

Mr. Nicholas Bennett

A short-term loan of £2 million was made in the third quarter of this financial year, to be repaid in 1991–92. None has been made to the authority in the fourth quarter.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make it his policy not to approve the South Glamorgan health authority strategic plan without the inclusion of firm guarantees relating to the neighbourhood hospital construction programme.

Mr. Nicholas Bennett

The broad thrust of the authority's plan was approved on 11 July 1989.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with the chairman of South Glamorgan health authority in respect of statutory 90-day redundancy notices.

Mr. Nicholas Bennett

My right hon. Friend has had no consultations with the chairman of South Glamorgan health authority in connection with any redundancy issues.