HC Deb 20 June 1996 vol 279 cc582-3W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what guidance he has given the members of the Welsh ambulance policy advisory group on the requirement to align the boundaries of proposed new ambulance trusts with those of the new health authorities; and if he will make a statement. [33820]

Mr. Hague

None. The Welsh ambulance policy advisory group is an independent body operating under its own terms of reference.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) on what date he first(a) received notification from and (b) was consulted by the Welsh ambulance policy advisory group in respect of the proposed reorganisation of the trust structure for the provision of ambulance services in Wales. [33819]

(2) if he will make a statement on the timetable for the (a) receipt, (b) consideration, (c) consultation and (d) confirmation of (i) new boundary and (ii) other changes in the trust structure for the provision of ambulance services in Wales. [33817]

Mr. Hague

I have not received any proposals to reconfigure ambulance services in Wales. These are currently matters for the relevant trusts in consultation with health authorities.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales at how many of the meetings of the Welsh ambulance policy advisory group on reorganisation of the ambulance trust structure his Department has been represented. [33821]

Mr. Hague

The Welsh ambulance policy advisory group invites one of my officials to attend its meetings as an observer. He has attended on three occasions when ambulance service configuration has formed part of the agenda.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales on what date he informed the Welsh ambulance policy advisory group of the nature of special financial provision for the South and East, Wales Ambulance NHS trust in the event of wholesale reorganisation of Welsh ambulance services. [33818]

Mr. Hague

I have had no such contact with the Welsh ambulance policy advisory group. The financial performance of individual trusts is a matter solely for the trust board and my Department.