§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the cost to public funds of(a) the dismissal and subsequent exoneration of Alan Crew as unit general manager of the Cardiff Royal Group of Hospitals and (b) the suspension on full pay and preparation of, and withdrawal of, disciplinary proceedings against consultant orthopaedic surgeon and director of the Welsh Office treatment centre, Mr. Ian Mackie; and whether South Glamorgan health authority has sought any additional contingency funds assistance from his Department to cover these costs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThese are matters for South Glamorgan health authority to handle as employer. The authority has not sought any additional financial assistance in respect of either case.