§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what were the total number of emergency admissions to national health service hospitals by region for(a) October, (b) November, (c) December, (d) January and (e) February in each of the years (i) 1994–95, (ii) 1995–96 and (iii) 1996–97. [7612]
§ Mr. MilburnInformation in the form requested is only available at present for the year 1994–95. However quarterly figures for non-elective finished consultant episodes are available for 1995–96 and 1996–97.
service functions before deciding on the allocation of funds to (a) health authorities and (b) NHS trusts. [7634]
§ Mr. MilburnAllocations to health authorities are informed by a weighted capitation formula which reflects the health needs of local resident populations. The need 83W of populations for social service provision is assessed separately. We are assessing how better to ensure more effective collaboration between health authorities and Social Services departments.
National Health Service trusts receive most of their income through contracts with health authorities and general practitioner fundholders. They are not directly funded by the Department of Health.