§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the level of funding of the North-West Thames regional health authority and the East Hertfordshire district health authority for each year since 1979; and what percentage of the national total this represents.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe table sets out, for each year from 1979–80 to 1983–84 the revenue cash limit for North-West Thames regional health authority, and that cash limit as a percentage of the revenue cash limit for the 14 regional health authorities in England. Allocations to East Hertfordshire health authority are the responsibility of the566W North-West Thames regional health authority and my hon. Friend may wish to consult that authority for the information he requires.
North West Thames Revenue Cash Limit Percentage of National Total (£ million) (England) 1979–80 415.7 8.6 1980–81 591.3 8.7 1981–82 631.4 8.5 1982–83 655.7 8.2 1983–84 659.3 7.9 Notes:
(1) Figures for 1982–83, and 1983–84 reflect adjustments announced in July 1982 and July 1983.
(2) Figures for 1982–83 reflect the establishment of the Hammersmith Special Health Authority. Figures for 1983–84 further reflect the changes in Regional boundaries following restructuring.