§ 12. Mr. GrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the First Secretary and the Health Secretary on treatment for heart disease in Wales. [114273]
§ Mr. HansonMy right hon. Friend and I are in constant discussion with the First Secretary and the Assembly Health Secretary on various health issues affecting Wales. The Budget yesterday gave the Assembly the money576W needed to take the NHS in Wales to the top of the European league—an annual average real terms increase of 5.6 per cent. over the next four years.