§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total amount given to the non-state schools in Wales under the assisted places scheme since its inception; what was the cash total in each recipient school since its inception; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Wyn Roberts[holding answer 18 Apri11994]: The assisted places scheme has proved popular in Wales. Almost all available places have been taken up and more than a third of parents pay no fees. The information requested is as follows:
Now that most hospital services are provided by trusts, the authority need no longer be the major provider of support services. Hospitals will be able to choose between WHCSA and others, and some functions of WHCSA will be privatised.
The authority has management responsibilities for three clinical services: the artificial limb and appliance services, "Breast Test Wales" and the national blood transfusion service. These will be reviewed separately.