§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if the £130 million allocated in 2001–02 to health authorities to adjust for health inequalities will be spent in 2001–02. [17316]
§ Jacqui SmithThe health inequalities adjustment of £130 million forms part of the total allocation to health authorities for 2001–02. It is for health authorities in partnership with primary care groups/trusts and other local stakeholders to determine how best to use their funds to meet national and local priorities for improving health, tackling health inequalities and modernising services.