§ Mrs. BeckettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what are the projected revenue savings from the closure of London hospitals in the next three years in real terms; and what is the projected extra money spent in London on primary care in each of the next three years. [25901]
§ Mr. MaloneThe revenue savings expected to be released following the changes announced on 4 April are currently estimated to be around £75 million per year. The timing of the release of the savings will depend on the detailed implementation of proposals. Figures for total projected expenditure on primary care are not available. Most elements of family health services expenditure are primarily demand-led and funded accordingly. However, investment in primary and community health services in the London initiative zone area alone is likely to exceed £200 million over the next three years.