§ 57. Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action he has taken to provide further financial support to Leicestershire health authority, following the meeting between the Minister for Health and hon. Members from Leicestershire constituencies on 9 April.
§ Mr. NewtonI am grateful to the hon. Members from Leicestershire constituencies for bringing the issue of health services in this district to my attention on 9 April. I explained at the meeting that allocations of funds to districts is a matter for regional health authorities. I have not yet had an opportunity to discuss with the region the representations made to me, but will do so as soon as possible. I know, however, that the Trent regional health authority is well aware of Leicestershire's needs and for this reason the district has received real terms growth of 34 per cent. since 1978–79. I understand that the district is on schedule to receive its target share of resources by 1994.