§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales whether any financial assistance other than the initial sum of £25,000 was given to Ysbyty Brongluis to assist in drawing up a trust status application and for associated purposes.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettThe hon. Gentleman is incorrect. To date, no financial assistance has been made available. However, the Welsh Office is prepared to consider on its merits any bid from prospective NHS trusts for a contribution towards the costs of preparing an application for NHS trust status.
§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales whether any financial assistance other than the initial sum of £50,000 was given to Pembrokeshire health authority to assist in drawing up a trust application and for associated purposes.
§ Mr. David HuntNo.