§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what is his policy concerning the merging of acute trusts and community trusts; [9937]
(2) if he will ensure that acute and community trusts are not merged. [9940]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsThe Department wrote to chairmen and chief executives of NHS trusts and health authorities on 17 July 1997 with a draft project plan of the proposed process for trust reconfiguration in Wales. A copy has been placed in the Library of the House.