§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidance she has given to regions concerning their plans for the funding allocations for general practitioner fundholders.
§ Dr. MawhinneyGuidance on setting general practitioner fundholder budgets is given in EL(93)93, copies of which are available in the Library.
§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions she has had with North West Thames regional health authority over its proposed adjustment to the funding allocation for fundholding general practitioners; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. MawhinneyAll regional health authorities set general practitioner fund-holder budgets within the framework set out in EL(93)93, which requires them to take account of significant local factors. Copies of EL(93)93 are available in the Library.