HC Deb 05 November 1996 vol 284 c491W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many health trusts in Wales have reported their dissatisfaction with their levels of funding; and if he will make a statement. [1864]

Mr. Gwilym Jones

NHS trusts are operationally independent and receive no direct revenue funding from the Welsh Office. All trust income is earned through contracts with commissioners of health care including health authorities and GP fundholders. It is for trusts to determine, together with their health commissioners, what is the appropriate level of funding.