§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) if any health authorities or health districts in Wales have been refusing requests for training courses and study leave until April 1986 in an effort to prevent overspend for the current financial year;
(2) which health authorities and health districts in Wales are pursuing a policy of a freeze on all staff vacancies; and how many such vacancies have remained unfilled for six months in each authority or district in Wales;
(3) which health authorities and health districts in Wales are pursuing a policy of a freeze on all local appointments; and for how long such a policy has been in operation.
§ Mr. Mark RobinsonThese are operational matters for each authority to determine: such information is not held centrally.
§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales which health authorities and health districts in Wales are pursuing a policy of refraining from the bulk buying of drugs, dressings and other medical equipment; and for how long such policies have been in operation.
§ Mr. Mark RobinsonNone, so far as I am aware. All health authorities in Wales take advantage of the contracts negotiated by the Welsh Health Common Services Authority on an all-Wales basis for the purchase of drugs, dressings and medical equipment.