§ Mr. RichardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will set out the conclusions of the review of the Welsh Health Common Services Authority.
§ Mr. RedwoodI intend to give hospitals greater choice in obtaining their support services. More money will be released for direct patient care enabling a better standard of service to be provided.
The authority carries out a number of non-core NHS activities throughout Wales including estates, information technology, procurement, prescription pricing and personnel services. It also undertakes a number of additional functions for the Welsh Office.
650Wbudget in 1994–95 will be devoted to dealing with contaminated land. Further resources will also be allocated through the strategic development scheme.