HC Deb 15 October 1996 vol 282 cc865-6W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much his Department spends on mental health; what proportion this constitutes of the health budget; and if he will make a statement. [40050]

Mr. Hague

In 1995–96, according to their audited accounts, district health authorities and family health authorities spent £149,880,964 on mental illness services which represented 7.6 per cent. of the total provision spent purchasing health care. This included some £13.8 million allocated by the Department for spending on mental health services.