HC Deb 17 February 1987 vol 110 c597W
Mr. Madden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make more resources available to Bradford health authority to avoid ward or hospital closures as a result of rate and precept increases; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Newton

Regional health authorities are responsible for determining the cash limits for their respective district health authorities. In so doing, they take into account competing claims on the available resources in the light of national and local priorities.