§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what extra resources he has provided for the NHS since 1 May 1997; and if he will make a statement. [66031]
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Mr. Jon Owen JonesSince May 1997, the following additional resources of £163 million has been allocated to NHS Wales as follows:
- £600,000 in May 1997 for Breast Cancer;
- £2.5 million in May 1997 for Primary Care;
- £9.5 million in October 1997 to alleviate winter pressures and emergencies;
- £113 million cash increase for 1998–99 including £60.2 million new money from the 1997 Budget and £1.3 million from Welsh Office Block;
- £25.1 million in March 1998 to bring inpatient waiting lists down; and,
- £12.5 million in November 1998 to alleviate winter pressures and emergencies.
In July 1998, following the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review, an additional £175, £345 and £510 million—a total of over £1 billion—was announced to be available for health for the 3 years from April 1999.