§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what assumptions he will be making for increases in pay in setting the cash limits for regional health authorities in 1979–80.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettI have been asked to reply.
The cash limits will reflect the Government's counter-inflation policy. The detailed provision for pay and price increases included in the cash limits will be explained when the cash limits are published.
§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to announce the cash limits for regional health authorities for 1979–80.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettI have been asked to reply.
I refer the right hon. Member to the answer I gave the hon. Member 696W for Mid-Sussex (Mr. Renton) on 6 February.