§ Mr. LivseyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the hospitals, by health authority region in Wales, that have consulted the local community health council on service reconfiguration in the last 10 years; and how many beds have been(a) gained and (b) lost under these reconfigurations. [74376]
Mr. Jon Owen JonesThis information is not held centrally. Responsibility for consulting local Community Health Councils on substantial service changes lies with health authorities. Such proposals are only referred to my
174Wright hon. Friend for decision if, following formal public consultation, they cannot be agreed with the Community Health Council. At present, one such referral has been made and is under consideration.
Following the transfer of functions, these issues will be a matter for the National Assembly for Wales.