§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many applications he has received for the creation of fund-holding general practitioner practices.
§ Mr. GristA booklet explaining the fund-holding initiative was issued to all Welsh GPs on 5 January. Included with the booklet was a form enabling practices to express interest in becoming fundholders. It is far too early to put a realistic figure on the level of potential interest from the inquiries that have come in since 5 January.