§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the reduction of public sector manpower in Wales arising from the provision of the Health Authorities Bill.
§ Mr. RedwoodI shall expect liaison committee in due course to submit detailed assessments of likely staffing requirements for my approval.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what are the estimated annual savings in NHS management costs from the Health Authorities Bill in Wales from(a) the merger of family health services authorities and district health authorities and (b) the geographical mergers of the health authorities.
§ Mr. RedwoodI have set a target of at least £3 million per year savings from the simultaneous DHA/FHSA and geographical mergers.