HC Deb 14 December 1994 vol 251 c687W
Mr. Beggs

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of hospice expenditure in Northern Ireland is publicly funded.

Mr. Moss

Approximately 37 per cent. of the expenditure of voluntary hospices in Northern Ireland was met by funding from statutory sources in the financial year 1993–94.

Mr. Beggs

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when the Northern Ireland hospice may expect to receive an increased level of support from public funds.

Mr. Moss

This is a matter for negotiation between the Northern Ireland hospice and the health and social services boards in Northern Ireland as part of the contracting arrangements for the purchase and provision of palliative care services.