§ Mr. Gareth Wardellasked the Secretary of State for Wales what information he has regarding the development of patient committees in Wales, whose establishment was outlined in paragraph 11.34 of the Royal Commission on the National Health Service, Cmnd. 7615; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThere is no centrally held data about patient committees in Wales, but I am aware that seven such committees are affiliated to the National Association of Patient Participation whose administration costs are supported by a central government grant.