§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for Wales how much money was lost in each year since 1979 in the National Health Service in Wales through pilfering; and what percentage of total expenditure these figures represent.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsLosses due specifically to pilferage are not separately identifiable centrally. Such losses are included in the following categories of loss recorded in the annual accounts sumitted to the Department by NHS authorities and published in statement 8 of the summarised accounts.
undertake that the envisaged upgrading of the Prince of Wales hospital Rhydlafar, will be carried out and the unit reopened there;
(5) for what reason Rhydlafar hospital will have fewer beds after upgrading than before; and what is the present waiting list;
(6) if he is satisfied that facilities at Rhydlafar hospital are being fully used; and how many wards are at present closed.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsI have written to my hon. Friend.