§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he has taken to improve management skills in the NHS; and if he will make a statement. [47915]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsResponsibility for management training lies with the NHS in Wales and Health Authorities fund the running of management training schemes through the NHS Staff College Wales. However, over the next few months, in line with our proposals set out in the White Paper "Putting Patients First", steps will be taken to develop a Human Resource Management Strategy sensitive to the needs of NHS Wales. I will be taking a close interest in ensuring that people with appropriate opportunities to develop their skills are in place to improve the management of a complex service.