HC Deb 08 December 1986 vol 107 c36W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will detail plans to set up a department of paediatric cardiothoracic surgery in Wales.

Mr. Mark Robinson

It is planned to develop a paediatric cardiac unit in Cardiff. There are no plans to further develop paediatric thoracic surgery at present.

Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the hospitals in Wales where paediatric cardiothoracic surgery is carried out on a regular basis.

Mr. Mark Robinson

Paediatric cardiac surgery is carried out at the University hospital of Wales, Cardiff and thoracic surgery at Llandough hospital, Penarth.

Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will enumerate the consultant cardio respiratory surgeries at hospitals in Wales.

Mr. Mark Robinson

There are three consultant cardio thoracic surgeons who are based at Llandough hospital, Penarth.