HC Deb 17 June 1996 vol 279 c366W
Mr. Touhig

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with chairmen of health commissions in Wales about market testing of services. [31658]

Mr. Gwilym Jones

None. NHS trusts are required to market test catering, laundry and domestic services, and are expected to look at other services which would benefit from market testing, which is a proven and successful tool for achieving high quality and flexible services, and for obtaining better value for money.

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