HC Deb 07 April 1998 vol 310 cc208-9W
Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the health care implications for people in the Porthmadog area of the provision at Bangor of accident and emergency services for them. [37677]

Mr. Win Griffiths

None. The planning of healthcare for people in North Wales is a management issue for the North Wales Health Authority and its provider units.

Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he estimates construction of the community hospital at Porthmadog will(a) begin and (b) be completed. [37598]

Mr. Win Griffiths

No progress can be made on this scheme until the North Wales Health Authority has considered the outcome of its review of community hospital provision.

Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received in respect of the construction of the new community hospital in Porthmadog. [37602]

Mr. Win Griffiths

Since 1 May 1997 we have received 12 letters on the subject and I have met with the right hon. Member and the hon. Member for Meirionnydd Nant Conwy (Mr. Llwyd).