§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will specify the time period within which trusts and prospective trusts can apply to administer the management arrangements for Breast Test Wales; what arrangements he has made to permit trusts and prospective trusts not currently involved in carrying out biopsies for Breast Test Wales to have equal status with Llandough NHS trust in applying for approval to manage Breast Test Wales; and what criteria he will use in evaluating the bids to manage the service.
§ Mr. RedwoodThe consultation period on the future management of clinical schemes ends on 23 February. No restrictions have been imposed on consultees; bids for the management of Breast Test Wales will be assessed against their ability to maintain the quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the service.