§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly about the implementation of the National Plan for Health in Wales. [139274]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI meet the First Secretary regularly to discuss a range of issues, including health services in Wales.
Jane Hutt, the Assembly Secretary for Health and Social Services, set out her plans for the National Health Service in Wales (NHS Wales) in a statement to the National Assembly on 12 July 2000. Following this, I understand that a Strategy for NHS Wales is in preparation. Its launch is expected early in 2001.