§ 42. Mr. Marlowasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied that the statistical information provided to him is adequate to enable him to make an accurate assessment of the appropriate allocation of funds between area health authorities.
Mr. Patrick JerkinI make allocations to regional health authorities which in turn make funds available to area health authorities. My decisions are based on the resource allocation working party's formula, but take account also of special factors, such as exceptionally rapid population growth.