§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he proposed to publish in Wales the equivalent to the Department of Health's, "Self Governing Hospitals: a Guide"; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerMy officials will be making available copies of the Department of Health's documents "Self-Governing Hospitals: An Initial Guide" and "Self-Governing Hospitals: Briefing for NHS Managers" for the information of relevant NHS interests in Wales.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he proposes to publish papers concerning National Health Service reforms as they apply to Wales.
§ Mr. GristChapter XI of the White Paper, "Working for Patients" (Cm. 555), set out the broad framework for further improving the NHS in Wales. My right hon. Friend and I have been having extensive discussions with a wide range of interests since the publication of the White Paper and we intend shortly to make a statement on the next steps in Wales.