HC Deb 21 March 1996 vol 274 cc327-8W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with the chairman of the Powys Healthcare NHS trust concerning the cash management and year-end flexibility arrangements required by trusts reaching the financial year end without settling the 1995–96 wage claim; and if he will make a statement. [22072]

Mr. Hague

None.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the consequences on the administration of health care in Powys of the industrial dispute between Powys Healthcare NHS trust and its trade unions and professional associations. [22112]

Mr. Hague

There have been lengthy negotiations over pay but no industrial action has taken place. The performance of all NHS trusts is monitored against a range of measures, including patient charter standards, and the results for 1995–96 will be published in the summer.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he expects to appoint the new chairman of the Powys Healthcare NHS trust. [22118]

Mr. Hague

I expect to make an announcement shortly.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for wales what consultations he has had and what representations he has received in relation to the Powys Healthcare NHS trust, corporate public relations contract with Golley Slater; and what is the latest estimate outturn for the value of that contract for the year 1995–96. [22076]

Mr. Hague

None. This is a matter for the NHS trust to manage.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what instructions he will give the incoming chairman of the Powys Healthcare NHS trust concerning(a) the payment of across the board annual wage increases and (b) the retention of Whitley Council arrangements; and if he will make a statement. [22119]

Mr. Hague

None. This is a matter for the NHS trust which has the power to use local pay bargaining to achieve greater flexibility and efficiency in delivering health services.