HC Deb 19 July 1995 vol 263 cc1545-6W
Mr. Milburn

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much has been allocated to GP fundholders in management allowances in each year since the start of the scheme. [35392]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

[holding answer 18 July 1995]: The information is set out in the table.

£ million
1990–91 0.025
1991–92 0.252
1992–93 1.554
1993–94 3.114
1994–95 4.336
Total 9.281

Mr. Milburn

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what have been the costs of assisting GP fundholders with information technology expenditure in each year since 1991–92. [35387]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

[holding answer 18 July 1995]: Information available centrally relates only to direct payments to GP fundholders for computing costs made by health boards under the statement of fees and allowances. This information from 1992–93—the first year in which it was available centrally—until 30 September 1994 the latest date available, is set out in the table.

£ million
Financial Year
1992–93 1993–94 6 months to 30 September 1994
Total computer costs 1.247 2.045 0.607

Mr. Donohoe

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what studies his Department has undertaken on the effectiveness of general practitioner fundholding and trust status. [35692]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.