HC Deb 07 November 1996 vol 284 c706W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received concerning approval for the split up of GP fundholding practices; and if he will make a statement [3012]

Mr. Hague

From 1 April 1996, the minimum list size criterion for standard GP fundholding in Wales was reduced to 4,000 from 7,000. Thirty-seven practices previously within 17 fundholding groups, applied to change their status, and were approved. Some 31 are now single practice funds; six practices remain in three groups.