§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when the NHS Executive for London plans to allocate the capital budget for 1999–2000; and on what basis. [64934]
§ Mr. DenhamInitial capital allocations for 1999–2000 will be notified to National Health Service trusts and health authorities in February. Further allocations will be made throughout the year following approval of business 115W cases. Allocations will be made in accordance with the priorities set out in Health Service Circular 1998/214, copies of which are available in the Library.