§ Mr. Robin CookTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the estimated level of(a) capital repayments, (b) interest payments, and (c) public dividend payments by national health service trusts to the Treasury in 1991–92.
§ Mr. DorrellWe estimate that the level of capital repayments and interest payments to be made by NHS 87W trusts in 1991–92 will be £70.2 million and £189 million respectively. Dividends payable on public dividend capital will not normally be declared or paid until after the end of the financial year once audited accounts are received.