§ 26. Dr. Julian LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the First Secretary and the Welsh Health Secretary on the number of people waiting over 18 months for an operation. [136888]
§ Mr. HansonMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I regularly meet the Assembly First Secretary and the Health Secretary to discuss health issues in Wales.
Moreover, we have all attended meetings of the Joint Ministerial Committee on health at which waiting lists and times have been discussed.
On 23 November, the National Assembly will launch the report of the Waiting Times Strategy Group. This will identify a wide range of recommendations to assist in reducing waiting lists/times.