§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will place a copy in the Library of the guidance letter dated 9 November sent to all national health service unit managers in relation to the impact of the EC acquired rights directive on compulsory competitive tendering; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesA copy of the Department's letter has been placed in the Library of the House. The Department is continuing to examine the legal implications.