HC Deb 16 January 1996 vol 269 cc547-8W
17. Mr. Hawkins

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what will be the annual saving resulting from the abolition of regional health authorities. [7508]

Mr. Malone

By 1997–98, total annual savings from the abolition of regional health authorities are expected to be around £100 million. These substantial savings will be retained by the national health service and reinvested in patient care.