§ Mr. LansleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the budgeted(a) surplus and (b) deficit for each (i) NHS authority and (ii) NHS trust in Wales for the financial year 1999–2000. [86034]
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Mr. Jon Owen JonesI regret the information requested is not yet available. Health authorities and trusts are still assessing their financial position in light of the recently issued cash allocation letter and the outcome of their negotiations on long term agreements. I will write to the hon. Member in July once the NHS Directorate has received details of its projected in-year financial position.
Following the transfer of functions order, this issue will be a matter for the National Assembly.