§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will set out the detailed timetable he intends to follow in dealing with the interest expressed by Pembrokeshire health authority in becoming a national health service trust.
§ Mr. GristMy right hon. Friend expects to reach a decision shortly on the expression of interest. In the longer term, any final conclusion on national health service trust status will be made following a three-month consultation period in the event that a formal application is submitted.