§ 17. Mr. JackTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he will be taking to reduce NHS waiting lists in Wales before the end of 1997. [12391]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsI am determined to reduce the waiting lists inherited from the previous Administration.
I have just announced a further £9.5 million of new money this year to tackle the pressures of winter emergency admissions. This is in addition to the £1.747 million also being provided this year to improve cancer services in Wales.