§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health where she expects to identify efficiency savings in the national health service for 1994–95 in addition to the 2.25 per cent. announced in the budget for spending on direct patient care.
§ Dr. MawhinneyHospital and community health services will be required to demonstrate efficiency improvements of at least 2¼ per cent. in 1994–95. How these are achieved is a matter for local decision in the light of local circumstances.