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The author of a report into the best way to organise hospital services has denied his findings were "sexed up".
Health economist Marcus Longley rejected allegations that he "colluded or connived" with civil servants.
Giving evidence to AMs, he defended his independence from claims he inappropriately contacted senior Welsh government officials and said his "integrity has been smeared".
Wales' health minister faces a no confidence vote over the controversy.
Prof Longley's report, published in May, was hailed by ministers as impartial evidence that big changes were needed in the NHS.
But emails have since emerged which show him asking civil servants for information while writing the document, sparking a furious political row in the assembly.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-18877770
Health economist Marcus Longley rejected allegations that he "colluded or connived" with civil servants.
Giving evidence to AMs, he defended his independence from claims he inappropriately contacted senior Welsh government officials and said his "integrity has been smeared".
Wales' health minister faces a no confidence vote over the controversy.
Prof Longley's report, published in May, was hailed by ministers as impartial evidence that big changes were needed in the NHS.
But emails have since emerged which show him asking civil servants for information while writing the document, sparking a furious political row in the assembly.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-18877770