§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will place a copy of the quarter 4 2002–03 emergency readmission and delayed discharge figures in the Library. [111047]
§ Jacqui SmithThe quarter 4 (March 2003) figures on delayed discharge and emergency readmission should be available in June. When they are available, they will be placed in the Library.
§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to announce the allocation to local authorities of the money to offset the effect of delayed discharge penalties. [112443]
§ Jacqui Smith[holding answer 12 May 2003]: An announcement of individual allocations for local authorities can be expected shortly.