To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent discussions he has had with the chairman of the North Western regional health authority to discuss the proposed Health Service reforms.

We have regular monthly meetings with the chairmen of the regional health authorities including Mr. Bruce Martin, chairman of the North Western regional health authority. My right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State last met Mr. Martin at the regional chairmen's meeting on 14 November 1989 when a number of management issues including Health Service reforms were discussed.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will show, by regional health authority, the response received to date from general practitioners, by percentage, where health centres and clinics are proposed to be sold; and what terms and conditions will be implemented.

The information requested is not held centrally.