Health Authority Costs

HC Deb 24 February 1997 vol 291 cc94-5W

Mr. Ainger

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what were the administrative costs of each health authority in Wales in each of the last five years. [17466]

Mr. Gwilym Jones

The information requested is contained in the following table. Information on the five new health authorities for 1996–97 is not yet available. A reorganisation between East Dyfed and Pembrokeshire district health authorities began in 1992–93 and concluded in 1994–95.

Mr. Ancram

A total of 1,746 cases of BSE have occurred in Northern Ireland up to 7 February 1997. This represents 1.04 per cent. of the total cases for the United Kingdom.

Mr. Williams

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of the cattle herds in Northern Ireland,(a) remain unaffected by BSE and (b) would qualify for a United Kingdom certified herds scheme. [16210]

Mr. Ancram

Approximately 97 per cent. of herds in Northern Ireland remain unaffected by BSE. These herds would qualify for a United Kingdom certified herds scheme as drafted at present.