HC Deb 25 July 1980 vol 989 cc441-2W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what financial alloca- tion the Merseyside regional health authority is making to the Liverpool area health authority (teaching) for paediatrics during the current financial year.

Dr. Vaughan

In allocating funds, the Mersey regional health authority does not set levels of spending on individual specialties.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the estimated increase in the budget of the Liverpool area health authority (teaching) for salary increases to (a) doctors, (b) nurses, (c) professional, technical and clerical staff and (d) ancillary staff and other employees in the current financial year.

(2) what amount is being granted for paediatric cardiology by the Liverpool area health authority (teaching) for the current financial year.

Dr. Vaughan

This information is not collected centrally. The hon. Member may care to inquire of Liverpool area health authority (teaching).

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what plans the Liverpool area health authority (teaching) has for reducing administrative costs; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Vaughan

I understand that the authority has been examining ways in which it might reduce revenue expenditure to a level consistent with its cash allocation, including reductions in expenditure on administration. The hon. Member may care to ask the area health authority (teaching) for details.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many personnel officers are employed by the Liverpool area health authority (teaching); what are the present salaries and how this establishment compares with the Sefton area health authority.

Dr. Vaughan

This information is not collected centrally. The hon. Member maye care to inquire of the Mersey regional health authority.