HC Deb 15 February 1996 vol 271 c689W
Mr. Andrew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what were the running costs of the National Blood Authority in(a) 1993–94 and (b) 1994–95; what is the estimated outturn for 1995–96; and how much they are expected to be in the next three financial years. [15354]

Mr. Horam

The published accounts of the National Blood Authority do not identify the cost of the headquarters organisation separately from those of the rest of the National Blood Service.

Mr. Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what additional costs and savings are expected to result from the reorganisation of the operations of the National Blood Authority; and what will be their principal sources. [15353]

Mr. Horam

Details of the estimated costs and savings from the reorganisation of the National Blood Service and their sources are set out in the document "Plans for the Future of the National Blood Service" of November 1995, copies of which are available in the Library.

Mr. Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what proportion of bills were paid by the National Blood Authority within 30 days of receipt on(a) 1993–94 and (b) 1994–95. [15355]

Mr. Horam

This information is not available centrally.