§ Mr. Harry BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the aims of the income generation unit, together with the costs of its operation and details of its staffing levels.
§ Mr. FreemanThe unit's aims are to develop policy on income generation; provide a central source of advice on this for health authorities and the private sector; assist health authorities to develop and implement income generation projects; monitor their achievements; and disseminate information and good practice.
The income generation unit's running costs in 1989–90 will be approximately £152,200. This is calculated using the average salaries, plus on-costs for accommodation, office services, travel etc. for each staff grade in the unit. In addition, almost £35,000 will be paid for outside consultancy work resulting in operational costs for the unit of approximately £187,200 in 1989–90.
Current staffing levels for the income generation unit are 0.5 grade 5, 2 grade 7s, 1 higher executive officer, 1 executive officer and 0.5 administrative officer.