§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what information his Department holds on planned spending on child and adolescent mental health services by local health authorities for the financial year 2001–02. [160638]
§ Mr. HuttonHealth authority spending plans to develop further their child and adolescent mental health strategies in 2001–02 have yet to be finalised. The planned health authority expenditure will reflect priorities as assessed jointly with local authorities.
The Department has provided £20 million in 2001–02 to health authorities, which is in their baseline allocations. This funding, together with £15 million allocated to local authorities, is a significant investment for the development of services for this vulnerable group of children and young people.