§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many applications for fundholding status he is considering from general practitioners in Wales; and if he will make a statement.[2267]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesApplications from 25 practices have been accepted and they are now preparing to start fundholding from next April.
§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage of the population within each health district are presently covered by general practitioner fundholding practices.[3187]
§ Mr. JonesThe latest available figures are given in the following table.
Health authority area Percentage of people registered with a doctor who are covered by a fundholding practice Bro Tag 42 Dyfed Powys 73 Gwent 50 Morgannwg 56 North Wales 44 Wales 52