Mr. GunnellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much money was allocated by her Department to each region for the funding of hospices in 1992–93; and how much money was allocated in 1992–93 by regional health authorities to hospices.
§ Mr. SackvilleSince 1990–91, the Government have allocated funds annually to regional health authorities in England specifically to increase the support they give to voluntary hospices. In 1992–93 £31.7 million was made available for hospice funding. Additionally, since 1991–92, funds have been provided to ensure the supply of drugs to hospices without charge. The allocation for 1992–93 was £5.5 million. The combined allocation to each region was:
Region Amount £000 Northern 2,329 Yorkshire 2,892 Trent 3,443 East Anglian 1,589 North West Thames 2,469 North East Thames 2,807 South East Thames 3,233 South West Thames 2,473 Wessex 2,513 Oxford 1,737 South Western 2,835 West Midlands 3,828 Mersey 1,940 North Western 3,105 Information on how much individual regions make available to hospices is not available centrally.