§ Mr. ÖpikTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the ambulance service provision; and if he will make a statement. [4850]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsLatest figures for the year to March 1997 show that on an all Wales basis ambulance trusts have met the patient's charter requirement for responding to emergency calls. The Department has written to the Dyfed Powys and Bro Taf health authorities, where the standard has not been achieved. In addition, a review by ambulance trusts in Wales, which is expected to include reconfiguration options with a view to improving patient services, will be submitted to me next month for consideration.