§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the financal allocation to the Greenwich and Bexley area health authority for 1981–82; how this compares in real terms with the allocation for the three previous years; by how much the allocation is to be reduced by the carrying forward of overspending from 1980–81; and if he will make a statement on the reasons for the overspending.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinRegional health authorities are responsible for the allocation of resources to area health authorities and the hon. Member may like to seek information direct from the South-East Thames regional health authority.