§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he last met officers of the Welsh health authorities to discuss proposed hospital closures.
§ Mr. GristMy right hon. Friend has not met officers of all Welsh health authorities to discuss proposed hospital closures. Officials of the NHS directorate are in regular contact with health authority officers and keep my right hon. Friend and me informed of developments, including both the many new capital programmes as well as closures.