HC Deb 30 March 1998 vol 309 c397W
Mr. Gareth Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement about the future of acute and community NHS trusts in Wales. [37187]

Mr. Win Griffiths

There are currently 25 NHS trusts in Wales providing acute, community and mental health services.

I am announcing today proposals for a reduced number of NHS trusts in Wales and there will be consultation on these proposals later this year. I am writing to all hon. Members representing constituencies in Wales with a copy of my announcement and the related press release. Copies will be placed in the Library.