§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many letters he has received opposing plans for reducing the number of community health councils in Gwynedd; what further consultation he intends to undertake on this matter; when he proposes to make a final decision; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GristFifty-eight letters have been received by the Department up to 5 May. A consultation document will be issued later in the summer. A decision will be taken once the consultation exercise has been completed and the matter fully considered in the light of the comments received.