§ Sir Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is his latest estimate of the relative underfunding of the Southend health authority; and if he will make a statement. [2180]
§ Mr. MaloneIn 1996–97 we plan to give South Essex health authority, which includes Southend, a real terms increase of nearly £l1 million, which is the biggest real terms increase to any health authority in the country.
This shows our commitment to bring South Essex health authority to its weighted capitation target as soon as possible.
Annual income (£ million) Total number of staff employed Department's contribution to annual running costs (£ million) Fees Charges Fines Part-time Full-time 1992–93 Medicines Control Agency 21,328 nil nil — 1349 nil Good Laboratory Practice Monitoring Authority 0.140 nil nil 4 4 2— Medical Devices Agency 30.402 nil nil n/a n/a 4.851 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority 40.647 nil nil 1 15 0.922 1993–94 Medicines Control Agency 23,796 nil nil — 1374 nil Good Laboratory Practice Monitoring Authority 0.147 nil nil 4 4 2— Medical Devices Agency 30.483 nil nil 66 6162 5.714 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority 40.907 nil nil 1 18 51.173 1994–95 Medicines Control Agency 25,389 nil nil — 1399 nil Good Laboratory Practice Monitoring Authority 0.159 nil nil 3 4 2— Medical Devices Agency 1.229 nil nil 77 7165 11.392 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority 40.794 nil nil 1 23 51.353 Notes:
1Part-time and full-time staff numbers counted as full-time equivalent. Breakdown not readily available.
2 Authority is staffed by DH officials and full annual running costs are net from the DH Vote.
3Figures are fees/receipts.
4Fees are offset against the Departmental contribution. The Authority does not get fees plus contribution.
5Figure includes contributions from other Territorial Departments.
6Figures at 1 April 1993.
7 Figures at 1 April 1994.