§ 11. Mr. SpringTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received concerning the restructuring of the health service in Wales. [45909]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsMy right hon. Friend and I have received in excess of 2,800 representations on this matter from hon. Members, interested groups and organisations and members of the public. We have also received approximately 15,000 petition signatures and I have held a number of meetings with hon. Members and others. Representations have advocated a variety of courses of action involving the retention or merger of various existing NHS trusts.
§ 12. Mr. RuffleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to increase NHS provision in Wales. [45910]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsThe Government have committed additional resources to NHS Wales in 1998–99. Total provision is £2.480 billion which is £138.5 million more than in 1997£98. My right hon. Friend will announce his plans for 1999£2000 in due course.