§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what process of consultation was used in the appointment of people to local health groups in Wales. [79885]
Mr. Jon Owen JonesThe preliminary guidance on establishing Local Health Groups, issued for consultation in June 1998, elicited over 140 responses. The respondents are listed at Annex B to the final guidance, "Establishing Local Health Groups", which issued in October 1998. In addition, there was wide ranging discussion with stakeholders. The final guidance also sets out the processes to be employed when appointing members to Local Health Groups.
138WFollowing the transfer of functions, this issue will be a matter for the National Assembly.
§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the appointees to the local health groups in Wales. [79886]
Mr. Jon Owen JonesLocal Health Groups are sub committees of health authorities which have been responsible for their establishment in accordance with Welsh Office guidance "Establishing Local Health Groups" issued in October 1998. Details of membership are held by the individual authority.
Following the transfer of functions, this issue will be a matter for the National Assembly.