HC Deb 10 May 1994 vol 243 c84W
Ms Primarolo

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the total percentage of savings in 1991–92 of general practitioner fundholders used for(a) clearing waiting lists, (b) providing equipment and (c) improving practice premises.

Dr. Mawhinney

Regional health authorities are responsible for the general practitioner fundholding scheme in their areas, including ensuring that efficiency savings are used to improve services for patients.