§ Mr. Geraint HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he is taking to improve the quality of service to patients in the National Health Service in mid-Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GristResponsibility for the management of health services delivered to the people of mid-Wales rests with the relevant district health authorities and family practitioner committees in the first instance. Between 1978–79 and 1988–89 recurring revenue resources allocated to Gwynedd and Powys health authorities increased by 43 per cent. and 35 per cent. respectively in real terms. The increase in allocation to East Dyfed from its creation in 1982–83 was 19 per cent. Expenditure on family practitioner services in Dyfed, Gwynedd and Powys increased by 40 per cent. in real terms between 1978–79 and 1987–88. The corporate management programme for the Health Service in Wales, published on 22 June, details the work which must be 677W undertaken to enable the NHS throughout Wales to adapt to changing demands, improve productivity and ensure the highest standards of care.