§ Mr. JackTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what factors underlie the reduction in spending by the London Implementation Group between 1996–97 and 1997–98. [6801]
§ Mr. MilburnThe London Implementation Group (LIG) was disbanded on 1 April 1996.
The additional central resources for London previously allocated by LIG are now distributed by the NHS Executive. Comparative figures for additional resources for London in 1996–97 and 1997–98, and factors underlying changes between the two years, are as follows:
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1996–97 £ million 1997–98 £ million Reasons for change Transition funding 54 47 Reduction in central budget provision
1996–97 £ million 1997–98 £ million Reasons for change Acute capital 46 41 To match planned capital phasing of schemes London Initiative Zone (LIZ) funds (revenue and capital)1 70 46 In line with original planned phasing of expenditure to match profile of schemes over life time of LIZ (1993–94 to 1998–99) Additional allocations for London health authorities related to mental health and from the special assistance fund 22 33 Increase in additional resources for mentally disordered offenders and mental health Challenge Fund 1 The above figures relate to centrally provided LIZ funds only. Total LIZ spending also includes Regional capital allocations and local funds. The above are all funds made available to London from central budgets and are in addition to London health authorities" integrated allocations which increased in real terms by £72 million in 1997–98.