Notice of Direction Section 25 of the Health and Disability Services Act 1993 Take notice that with reference to the request for proposal process currently being undertaken by the Southern Regional Health Authority in relation to cardiac surgical services, and acting pursuant to section 25 of the Health and Disability Services Act 1993, I DIRECT the Southern Regional Health Authority not to enter into any contract pursuant to that process or by direct negotiation until a new Government has been formed and has considered the matter. Dated at Wellington this 26th day of November 1996. Hon. JENNY SHIPLEY, Minister of Health.82