HC Deb 21 May 1990 vol 173 cc62-3W
Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will seek to amend the law to ensure that statutory responsibility to deal with accident or casualty services rests clearly with district health authorities.

Mr. Grist

The provision of hospital staff, accommodation and ambulance services for use with accident and emergency services is already the responsibility of district health authorities by virtue of section 3(1) of the National Health Service Act 1977 and the NHS Functions (Directions to Authorities and Administrative Arrangements) Regulations 1989.