§ Mr. AingerTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what is(a) the geographic area covered and (b) average population density for each health authority in Wales; [12084]
(2) what is the population of each health authority area in Wales. [12079]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThe information is in the following table:
Health authority Population estimate—mid 1995 Area (sq km) Population density (residents per sq km) Bro Taf 726,900 1,011 719 Dyfed Powys 475,600 10,976 43 Gwent 556,300 1,553 358 Morgannwg 500,900 1,067 470 North Wales 657,100 6,172 106 Wales 2,916,800 20,779 140 Source:
Population data-Office for National Statistics.
Areas based on Ordnance Survey data.
§ Mr. AingerTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the budget for each health authority area in Wales(a) for 1996–97 and (b) 1997–98. [12081]
§ Mr. JonesThe latest available amounts allocated to each authority, including revenue, capital and GP expenses cash limits, for 1996–97 is as follows:
Health authority Total allocation North Wales 385,467 Dyfed Powys 300,088 Morgannwg 306,191 Bro Taf 448,235 Gwent 314,477 All figures in £ millions.
The budgets for 1997–98 will be issued shortly.