HC Deb 22 July 1998 vol 316 cc576-7W
Mr. Edwards

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the estimated total expenditure in its first year of operation and the population to be served by each proposed new NHS trust in Wales. [51197]

Mr. Win Griffiths

While recognising that trusts do not operate within artificial boundaries, the main areas and population and estimated expenditure for each of the proposed new trusts, if approved, are shown on the following table.

Proposed trust Unitary authority areas served Population (mid 1996) Total estimated expenditure1£000
University Hospital of Wales and Llandough Hospital Cardiff/Vale of Glamorgan Included in figure above 237,309
Gwent Healthcare Blaenau Gwent/Torfaen/Newport/Caerphilly/Monmouthshire 556,200 232,057
1Included Cynon Valley population served by North Glamorgan NHS Trust
2Includes Cynon Valley population served by North Glamorgan NHS Trust

Mr. Edwards

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what cost-benefit analysis was undertaken prior to the proposal to establish a single NHS trust for Gwent; and if he will publish that analysis. [51196]

Mr. Win Griffiths

Gwent Health Authority undertook a review, between October 1997 and January 1998, of the current configuration of NHS trusts within its area, including informal local consultation with all interested parties and an analysis of all the possible options for change. Final recommendations were submitted to me in February 1998 and a copy of the Gwent Health Authority's report is being placed in the Library of the House. Further details about Gwent Health Authority's recommendations can be obtained from its Chief Executive.