HC Deb 25 July 1979 vol 971 cc277-8W
Mr. Ednyfed Hudson Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Wales to what extent extra funds have been made available to the Mid-Glamorgan area health authority to meet higher costs resulting from salary increases which have taken place since 1 April.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

Cash limit allocations so far issued include a provision for wage settlements of 5 per cent. or £3.50 a week, whichever is the greater, except in respect of doctors and dentists, where provision has been made for the cost of the staged increases agreed in 1978.

Mr. Ednyfed Hudson Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Wales to what extent extra funds will be made available to the Mid-Glamorgan area health authority to meet higher costs resulting from the value added tax increases announced in the Budget.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

No extra funds will be made available for this purpose.