HC Deb 20 February 1990 vol 167 c642W
Mr. John Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales over what period the £10 million cash boost for health care in the valleys is to be spent; and how much has been allocated to each hospital.

Mr. Grist

I refer the right hon. and learned Gentleman to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Cardiff, North (Mr. Jones) on 12 February 1990.

Mr. John Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what extra money he is allocating to the proposed new hospital for Neath/Port Talbot.

Mr. Grist

The responsibility for funding the proposed hospital to serve the Neath/Port Talbot area rests with the West Glamorgan health authority.

Mr. John Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he now proposes to reach a decision as to whether to go ahead with a new hospital for Neath/Port Talbot; how much slippage there has been since his last announced date for commencement; and what is the reason for the delay in the progress of this proposal.

Mr. Grist

Discussions on technical details of the health authority's submission on this proposal are still proceeding between officials. We shall come to a decision on the scheme once the outstanding issues have been resolved. The health authority will review the projected start date at that time.