§ Mr. PickthallTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what evidence she has to demonstrate that transfer of funding to Lancashire for care in the community is keeping pace with the transfer of responsibilities.
§ Mr. BowisSince 1990–91, Lancashire's total resources for social services, including community care, have risen from £92.9 million to £169.9 million. This is an increase of 56 per cent. in real terms compared to the national average of 49 per cent. Lancashire received a special transitional grant allocation of £19.8 million to meet its new responsibilities for community care in 1994–95. In addition, its resources for all social services, including the 1993–94 tranche of special community care grant, rose by 15.4 per cent. For 1995–96 Lancashire total resources for social services including community care will be increased to £185.4 million. It is for Lancashire county council to allocate these substantial resources efficiently and effectively to meet local needs and priorities.nb