HC Deb 24 January 1996 vol 270 c243W
Ms Harman

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the total budget of each health authority, indicating the percentage devoted to mental health services. [10740]

Mr. Horam

For details of the planned 1996–97 initial cash limits for the new health authorities, I refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave her on 19 December at column1138. It is for health authorities to purchase health care for their resident population, taking account of local circumstances and characteristics and within the framework of national policies and priorities.