HC Deb 02 December 1985 vol 88 cc142-3W
Mr. Silvester

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on his policy regarding the retention by district health authorities of funds released by the sale of surplus National Health Service property; and what steps he has taken to monitor the implementation of this policy.

Mr. Whitney

Health authorities have been advised that, in general, they will retain the proceeds of their disposals for funding future service developments. They have been asked to submit action plans by 31 December 1985 for consideration by the Department. The Department will monitor the implementation of the plans over the next two years.