§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what action he intends ,to take to ensure that consultant surgeons in Wales are giving the NHS value for money during their contracted sessions;
(2) by what method he intends to monitor the hospital trusts in Wales to ensure that consultant surgeons are required to reach a threshold of operating time during their NHS contracted sessions.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesIt is a matter for individual health authorities and NHS trusts to satisfy themselves that consultant surgeons are fulfilling the terms of their NHS contracts.