§ Ms Roseanna CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what his estimate is of the value of land and property including properties under construction(a) in Scotland, (b) in England and (c) in total for his core Department, including leasehold and freehold properties, and the regional offices. [99737]
§ Ms Stuart[holding answer 26 November 1999]The value of the National Health Service estate in England, including properties under construction, is approximately £23 billion. The valuation of freehold land and property in England occupied by the Department, including its regional offices, is being developed as part of the implementation of resource accounting. This information is currently being audited. The first set of resource accounts will be published in respect of 1999–2000.
Issues relating to Scotland are a matter for my right hon. Friend the First Minister for Scotland.
§ Ms Roseanna CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what his estimate is of the value of land and property in(a) Scotland, (b) England and (c) total held by non-NHS bodies within his responsibility. [99735]
§ Ms Stuart[holding answer 26 November 1999]The total value of the National Health Service estate in England is approximately £23 billion. In addition, an amount of £75 million is directly attributable to non NHS bodies.
Issues relating to Scotland are a matter for my right hon. Friend the First Minister for Scotland.