HC Deb 11 January 1977 vol 923 c445W
25. Dr. Vaughan

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a further statement on progress in implementing the recommendations of the Resource Allocation Working Party.

Mr. Ennals

I am not at present able to add to the reply given to the hon. Members for Birmingham, Hall Green (Mr. Eyre) and Sheffield, Hallam (Mr. Osborn) on 21st December 1976.—[Vol. 923, c.91–3.]

47. Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has studied the interim report of the North East Thames Regional Resource Allocation Working Party; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Moyle

All regional health authorities are responsible for the allocation of funds to their areas. I understand that this report, in following many of the principles of the recommendations made by the National Resource Allocation Working Party, recognised the significance of ministerial response to those recommendations. My right hon. Friend has now made a statement in reply to Questions from the hon. Members for Birmingham, Hall Green (Mr. Eyre) and Sheffield, Hallam (Mr. Osborn) on 21st December.—[Vol. 923, c.91–3.]