§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what mechanism exists to enable the newly established ambulance trust to absorb Powys in order that coterminosity is established with the new geographical boundaries of the health authorities. [19932]
§ Mr. RichardsEither or both of the NHS trusts concerned may propose to me a reconfiguration of their boundaries. Neither has yet done so. Any such proposals would be subject to public consultation under existing legislative arrangements.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will institute a review into the operational boundaries of the South East Wales ambulance trust and the Mid Glamorgan ambulance trust. [20527]
§ Mr. RedwoodI have no plans to do so and have received no such request from either of the NHS trusts concerned.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with the chairman of the South-East Wales ambulance trust and the chairmen of the South Glamorgan, Gwent, and Powys health authorities concerning cash transfers from the health purchasers to the ambulance trust with respect to reassessment of the financial set-up costs of the trust; and if he will make a statement. [20529]
§ Mr. RedwoodNone. I understand that the trust has reached agreement with Gwent, South Glamorgan and Powys health authorities.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for372W Wales what representations he has had concerning the financial viability of the South-East Wales NHS ambulance trust. [20528]
§ Mr. RedwoodNone. The financial performance of all NHS trusts in Wales is the responsibility of the trusts and is monitored by my Department.