§ 15. Sir Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Health by what percentage the funds provided to the Southend health authority have increased this year; and what is the relative national increase. [27995]
§ Mr. HoramIn 1996–97 South Essex health authority, which includes Southend has received a cash increase of 7.1 per cent. for hospital and community health services, which compares very favourably with the national increase of 3.9 per cent.