§ 15. Mr. RichardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what progress is being made in the setting up of NHS trusts in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThere are currently 14 operational NHS trusts in Wales. My right hon. Friend has today initiated formal public consultation on 10 applications which he has received seeking NHS trust status from 1 April 1994.