§ Sir Teddy TaylorTo 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 471W the percentage increase each year; and if he will provide equivalent figures for the South East Essex health authority. [13508]
§ Mr. HoramBefore 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