HC Deb 02 December 1986 vol 106 cc570-1W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many consultation meetings have been held in Wales on the Green Paper entitled "Primary Health Care—Agenda for Discussion"; at which locations these were held; and on what dates.

Mr. Mark Robinson

There have been no separate consultation meetings in Wales. However, our officials who have had regular and formal contact with all the health groups and professions either directly or indirectly affected by this document and have ensured that this matter has been an agenda item at joint meetings so that the views of these groups in Wales can be taken into account. The views of the public at large have been sought through the wide circulation of the document in Wales. Also, the Association of community health councils, which represents England and Wales, has frequently given evidence to the public meetings arranged in England at which officials of the Department have in most cases been present.