17. Mr. Robert HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what progress is being made on implementing London initiative zone projects in the north Thames region. [38228]
§ Mr. MaloneSince the London initiative zone was set up in 1993, an additional £124 million has been invested in developing primary care services through LIZ projects in north London. A substantial six-year programme is now under way to improve general practitioner surgeries and health centres, to increase the number of staff, and to provide better services for local people.