§ Mr. AustinTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the total cost of treating accidents and other injuries in Scotland in the last 12 months. [37320]
§ Mr. GalbraithThese costs are not separately identifiable. Health Boards in Scotland are given a general revenue allocation to meet the health care needs of their resident population. In 1997–98, Health Boards were given a general allocation of £2,674 million and would have met the cost of treating accidents and other injuries from within this allocation.