§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to amend the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 in its application to Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesI shall be considering whether it will be necessary to amend the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 in order to facilitate the merger of health authorities with family health services authorities. Other than this, I have no plans to propose amendments to the 1990 Act.