§ Mr. BlizzardTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to use resources from the modernisation fund to improve intensive care units. [95693]
§ Ms StuartWithin the additional £18 billion made available for the National Health Service in England over the remainder of this Parliament, health authorities and NHS trusts are finalising plans for more adult intensive care and high-dependency beds for this year than last, particularly over the crucial winter period. In addition, a further £15 million has been specifically targeted at improving paediatric intensive care in 1999–2000 (including £5 million from the modernisation fund).