§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health which hospitals operate children's accident and emergency departments. [185404]
§ Ms Rosie WintertonThe Department does not collect this information in the form requested.
§ Mr. DawsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what changes in funding for children's health services he intends to make as a consequence of the 2004 Spending Review. [186071]
§ Dr. Ladyman[holding answer 22 July 2004]: In the 2004 spending review, my right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer confirmed sustained high levels of investment in the national health service of 7.1 per cent., in real terms. The large majority of this funding will be allocated directly to primary care trusts and it will be local decision making that determines the level of investment required to achieve national standards and meet local priorities.