§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish in relation to the Pembrokeshire health authority's application for trust status(a) the date on which he received the application, (b) the date on which he will announce his decision and (c) the criteria he will use to reach his decision.
§ Mr. David HuntThe application was received on 16 July and the three months' public consultation commenced on 1 August. I expect shortly to announce my decision whether to establish the trust. This will take into account:
- (a) the comments received as a result of public consultation; and
- (b) the individual merits of the application in demonstrating the benefits and improved quality of services to patients; the involvement of professionals, especially consultants in senior management; management capability and capacity, and the financial soundness of the potential trust.