§ Mr. BradleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) when the revised funding formula for the allocation of resources to regional health authorities will be published;
(2) how long the consultation period will be on the new funding formula for the allocation of resources to regional health authorities; and which groups and organisations will be included in the consultation process.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe results of the review of the weighted capitation formula, which is used to allocate resources to regional health authorities, are currently being evaluated. When the report has been presented to Ministers we shall consider the arrangements for circulation, and extent of the consultation required.