§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether the resources allocation working party formula for capital allocations reflects the cost of replacing large long-stay institutions in outer London as part of the move to community care.
573W
§ Mr. John PattenNo. The RAWP formula does not specifically take account of the cost of replacing obsolete buildings.
§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what increase in joint finance allocations to inner London health districts and all Greater London health districts, respectively, in 1985–86, 1986–87 and 1987–88 he estimates will be required to promote the closure of old long-stay institutions and the development of community care.
§ Mr. John PattenNo such estimates have been made centrally. Joint finance allocations are not linked to specific projects, but health authorities are encouraged to use the funds to develop community care.