HC Deb 26 July 1983 vol 46 cc413-4W
45. Mr. Willie W. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has had from regional health authorities, professional organisations and others on the likely effects of the Chancellor of the Exchequer's expenditure proposals; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

I have received a number of representations expressing concern about the effects of the Chancellor's statement on 7 July.—[Vol. 45, c. 418.] I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Dagenham (Mr. Gould) earlier today.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what will be the effect of the reductions in public expenditure announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 7 July on the resources available to the Northern regional health authority.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Northern RHA's revised revenue cash limit for 1983–84 will be £547.5 million and the capital cash limit will be £38.5 million.