§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) if he will indicate where in the health authorities of Wales there is a shortage of consultant heart specialists;
(2) what steps he will take to eliminate the shortage of consultant heart specialists in order to reduce waiting lists; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettThe Welsh Medical and Dental Manpower Committee advises the Department on the relative priority of consultant appointments and reflects in its recommendations any shortages identified by district health authorities.
53WThe latest information shows no shortage in this speciality.