§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much is provided in this year's allocations for NHS for the cost of VAT on incontinence products. [19717]
§ Mr. MilburnResources are not allocated to fund particular services or costs. It is for health authorities and general practitioners to use these resources to plan and arrange services for their residents, following an assessment of their needs, and to make decisions about the level of resources required for any particular service. However, the National Health Service has always been liable to Value Added Tax and NHS funding allocations take account of this.
§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how health authorities and trusts are notified of the amounts in their allocations which are provided to fund them to meet the costs of VAT on incontinence products. [19715]
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SCE Ordinary/Standard Grade SCE Higher Grade 1986–87 1994–95 11996–97 1986–87 1994–95 11996–97 Total number of schools 440 405 401 440 405 401 Number of schools with leavers presented in more than one modern language 379 323 336 343 247 271 of which making presentations in: French 379 323 336 343 246 271 German 336 296 301 279 212 239 Spanish 127 113 134 78 66 100 Other languages 118 79 95 74 48 70 1 Based on pupils in school at the end of session.
§ Mr. MilburnThere is no separate allocation of funds to health authorities in respect of Value Added Tax liability.
National Health Service trusts receive most of their income through contracts with commissioners of health care services, i.e. health authorities and general practitioner fundholders. Contract prices are intended to recover all relevant costs including liability to VAT.