§ 15. Mrs. Clwydasked the Secretary of State for Wales what new plans he has to deal with patient waiting lists in Mid-Glamorgan and other areas of Wales.
§ Mr. Mark RobinsonThe management of waiting lists rests with health authorities. I have called in expert consultants and established a Welsh Office catalyst team to cooperate with health authorities in targeting the main problems and following through measures to reduce waiting times. A workshop to identify problem areas was held on 9 April and another to review progress will be held in the autumn. Authorities, including Mid Glamorgan, have taken steps to attack the lists giving most concern.