§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to change the system of annual contracts in the NHS; and if he will make a statement. [20732]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsGuidance has already been issued to NHS Wales encouraging health authorities, trusts and GPs to enter into agreements which go beyond one year's duration.
210WA White Paper will be issued shortly which will provide more detailed proposals on the abolition of the internal market and on the mechanisms that will be introduced to replace it.