§ 21. Mr. Peter AtkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the number of district health authorities in England; what was the number in March 1991; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaloneThere are 110 district health authorities in England. In March 1991 they numbered 189.
The reduction in the number of district health authorities is part of our programme for achieving more effective and efficient health authorities which link primary and secondary care, for streamlining management structures and improving the health of the population.