§ Mr. Johnasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will set out the details of the hypothesis testing carried out in con- 168W nection with the proposals for the reorganisation of the National Health Service in Wales.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasI assume that the hon. Member is referring to the management arrangements for the reorganised National Health Service in Wales recommended by the Welsh Health Management Study Steering Committee. These recommendations, framed on the basis of the proposals in the White Paper National Health Service Reorganisation in Wales (Cmnd. 5057), are set out in full in the Steering Committee's report which was published on 26th September. A copy of the report was sent to the hon. Member and other hon. Members representing Welsh constituencies. I am now seeking the comments of interested organisations on these recommendations.
§ Mr. Johnasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the consultations his Department has held on the reorganisation of the National Health Service in Wales, naming the areas on which and the dates on which such consultations were held, the duration of such meetings, and the individuals or bodies present or represented at such meetings.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasNo. The cost of compiling the information, in so far as it is available, would be disproportionate. There has been a very large number of meetings, formal and informal, with groups and individuals as well as many written consultations. During the current year most meetings have been held as part of the health management study under the aegis of the Study Group and Steering Committee.