§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will place in the Library a copy of the guidance note to NHS health purchasing authorities requiring them to have regard to the financial viability of the trusts from which they purchase services. [20868]
§ Mr. RedwoodNo such guidance has been issued, as it is standard practice for health authorities to take account of the financial viability of their main providers when making decisions on the purchase of services.