§ 11. Mr. Gwilym Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what were the provisional allocations for spending by South Glamorgan health authority in 1984–85 and 1985–86; on what dates those allocations were advised 15 to the health authority; and what extra moneys have been found for the health authority in each of these financial years.
§ Mr. Mark RobinsonThe provisional allocations notified to the South Glamorgan health authority in 1984–85 and 1985–86 were £119.4 million and £128.5 million. The revenue and capital elements of these allocations were notified on 10 February and 27 February in 1984 and 25 February and 26 March in 1985. Additional funds totalling £6.3 million were provided during 1984–85, and an additional £0.2 million has been provided in 1985–86. A further £1.27 million of provision for specific developments will be released to the authority when required.
§ Mr. JonesWe are all appreciative of the real increase in expenditure on the National Health Service achieved by my hon. Friend and his colleagues, particularly the extra moneys that have been found during the financial year. What staff of South Glamorgan health authority has he instructed should be axed?
§ Mr. RobinsonMy hon. Friend is right. There has been a 21.25 per cent. increase in the funding of health authorities in Wales since 1979. It is not my right hon. Friend's policy to instruct health authorities to reduce the number of staff. It is for them to decide how to use their allocations.