§ Mr. John MorrisTo 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. GristI 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 MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what extra money he is allocating to the proposed new hospital for Neath/Port Talbot.
§ Mr. GristThe responsibility for funding the proposed hospital to serve the Neath/Port Talbot area rests with the West Glamorgan health authority.
§ Mr. John MorrisTo 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. GristDiscussions 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.