§ Mr. DenhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the total estimated cost of the information management and technology strategy for the national health service.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe major thrust of the information management and technology strategy for the national health service is that the implementation of computer systems is a local responsibility. Local managers take investment decisions in line with their business require-ments and are expected to obtain best value for money. Comprehensive details of estimated investments are not available centrally.
§ Mr. DenhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the total estimated budget of the information management group of the national health service management executive for the financial year 1993–94.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe total budget for the information management group for 1993–94 is £51,408,132.