HC Deb 03 November 1999 vol 337 c179W
Mr. Öpik

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much of the money ring-fenced by the Northern Ireland health boards to provide services for gay men has been spent on such services since the institution of such ring-fencing; what the figures are for each health board; and if he will make a statement. [96616]

Mr. George Howarth

Health and Social Services Boards' allocations are not ring-fenced for the provision of services for gay men. It is for individual boards to use their funds to respond to the health needs of their local populations, including gay men.