§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he plans to take to avoid or reduce errors in the design or construction of Welsh hospitals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Mark RobinsonWe constantly have under review the effective management and control of health building schemes to avoid and reduce the incidence of errors in design and construction. The code of practice covering all aspects of building and engineering contracts has been revised and expanded. The procedural guidance for progressing health building schemes throughout all stages from inception to completion has been strengthened and improved.