§ 27. Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what measures he is proposing to advance the expenditure on dermatology and skin-related diseases in the health service. [18411]
§ Mr. HoramHealth authorities in England are given general allocations for hospital and community health services to purchase health care services for their resident population. It is for individual health authorities to decide the level and type of services purchased, taking account of local circumstances, and within the framework of national policies and priorities.