§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what sums have been allocated to each(a) health authority and (b) NHS trust in Wales for 1999–2000; on what date the allocation was made; and on what dates the moneys will be received by health authorities and NHS trusts. [83255]
Mr. Jon Owen JonesMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced our plans for spending on the NHS in Wales, and for health authorities in 1999–2000, on 30 March. He referred to this in his answer of 31 March 1999,Official Report, column 718. The detailed health authority resource allocations will be issued following the National Assembly elections. In the meantime, health authorities and trusts have been authorised to draw down funding on an interim basis.
Following the transfer of functions, this will be a matter for the National Assembly.