§ Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what advice he gives to regional and district health authorities on the distribution of Government funds to the voluntary hospice movement; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyWe shall shortly be notifying health authorities of the allocations they will receive for this purpose, and giving guidance on its distribution.
§ Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what advice he has given to the Five Towns Plus hospice organisation as to how to obtain contributions from Government funds to help maintain the Five Towns hospice; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThe funding of individual projects is a matter for discussion between the health authorities and the organisations concerned.
§ Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what amount from Government funds has been allocated to help the voluntary hospice movement in the Wakefield and Pontefract areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyAllocations will be made to regional health authorities. The funding of individual projects is a matter for discussion between the health authorities and the organisations concerned.
§ Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects the contribution from Government funds to match that of voluntary giving to the hospice movement; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyWe intend to monitor health authorities' progress and plans in relation to this objective. No date has been specified.