HC Deb 27 July 1988 vol 138 c270W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list hospices for the terminally ill in Wales, by county, indicating the amount of public money paid to these in the last five years.

Mr. Grist

This information is not held centrally.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make further funds available to health authorities in Wales for the provision of hospices for the terminally ill; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Grist

Within their overall financial allocations it is for individual health authorities to decide on the resourcing of services in the light of specific local need.