HC Deb 03 February 1997 vol 289 cc470-1W
Sir Teddy Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what has been the average amount allocated to health authorities in each of the past three years; what was the percentage increase each year; and if he will provide equivalent figures for the South East Essex health authority. [13508]

Mr. Horam

Before 1996–97, allocations to health authorities were made by the regional health authorities. Comparable figures before this year are therefore not available centrally. The information requested for 1996–97 and 1997–98 is shown in the table.

1996–97 1997–98
National average allocation (£000) 208,860 218,164
National average percentage cash increase 3.86 3.93
Allocation to South Essex Health
Authority (£000) 273,134 288,089
Percentage cash increase 7.06 4.76