HC Deb 22 December 1981 vol 15 cc378-9W
29. Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will provide additional resources for the National Health Service in those areas affected by substantial levels of unemployment.

Dr. Vaughan

Unless we know of any effects that unemployment has on the overall need for services, it would be wrong to allocate additional resources to particular regional health authorities. Our present policy is to ensure as much as possible that regions which have the greatest health care needs receive the largest share of any additional resources.