HC Deb 04 February 1994 vol 236 cc948-9W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what consultations he has had with the chairman of the Health Promotion Authority for Wales concerning the calling in of the district auditor to investigate fraud and embezzlement in the authority;

(2) on what date the district auditor was requested to investigate the travel budget of the health promotion for Wales; and on what date he expects to receive the auditor's report.

Mr. Gwilym Jones

On 13 December 1993, following an internal enquiry, the chairman of the Health Promotion Authority for Wales requested the district audit service to carry out a full investigation of all expenses claims for international travel. Its investigation is continuing and a report is expected in mid-February. The chairman has kept the Department informed throughout and is continuing to do so.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with the chairman of the Health Promotion Authority for Wales, the chairman of the South Glamorgan health authority and the provost of the Welsh National School of Medicine in relation to the total cumulative salary and terms and conditions of employment present and future of the executive director of the Health Promotion Authority for Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gwilym Jones

Professor Catford has resigned from both his authority and college posts with immediate effect from Wednesday 2 February 1994. He therefore has no present or future terms and conditions of employment in relation to the Health Promotion Authority for Wales.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received in relation to the travel expenses of the executive director of the Health Promotion Authority for Wales.

Mr. Gwilym Jones

To date, I have received one letter and 11 parliamentary questions from the hon. Member.