§ Mr. Hal Millerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what sums the West Midlands Regional Health Authority is holding in reserve to meet overspending or inflation; and what proportion these sums represent, respectively, of the contingency reserve on capital account, the recurrent consequences of capital spending on revenue account, and the additional funds granted for improvement of buildings.
§ Dr. OwenNone. Area health authorities in the region have been advised to hold reserves against inflation, and I will send the hon. Member details.
§ Mr. Hal Millerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how the ratio of administrative staffing to hospital service, community health service and ambulance staffing in the West Midlands Regional Health Authority compares with those of other regions.
§ Dr. OwenI regret that the information is not immediately available, but I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.