§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many new consultants were appointed in 1989 to work at the treatment centres at(a) Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, (b) general surgery at Bridgend and (c) elective orthopaedics at Rhydlafar.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettThe orthopaedic treatment centre, Rhydlafar, was the only centre to become operational during 1989. One additional consultant was appointed.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what lengths of contracts were given to the consultant surgeons employed in the treatment centres in(a) ophthalmology at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, (b) general surgery at Bridgend and (c) elective orthopaedics at Rhydlafar.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettThe Department has contracts with the host district health authorities for the provision of treatment at the treatment centres. Contracts for individual members of staff are the management responsibility of those host health authorities.