HC Deb 13 June 1995 vol 261 c428W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many fundholders there are in the county of Cumbria. [27797]

Mr. Malone

From April 1995, there have been 16 fundholding practices in Cumbria.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what is her estimate of the cost in cash to health authorities in Cumbria with particular reference to the budget of the West Cumbria Health Trust arising out of individual general practices acquiring fundholding status. [27798]

Mr. Malone

Fundholding general practitioners, like health authority purchasers, are allocated their patients' fair share of national health service resources based on need. It is for NHS trusts to respond to the requirements of purchasers so that services for patients are improved.