§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the financial resources allocated to health boards in Scotland include a provision to absorb the increase in value added tax announced in the Budget.
§ Mr. FairgrieveNo provision for the increase in value added tax was made in the financial resources allocated to health boards in Scotland for 1979–80, but the increase will be reflected in the revaluation of the 1980–81 provision.