There has been much criticism of the health board system. As with any system, it has its strong and weak points. There is no doubt that some boards have performed well by expanding their services within annual budgets. Whatever action is taken to reorganise the health board system – whether they are to be reduced or eliminated – I ask the Minister not to throw out the baby with the bathwater. Some boards got it wrong while others got it right. Although they are well known I will refrain from naming them. The Minister should give a rap on the knuckles to health boards that have not delivered within budget and have not expanded their services.