§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what investment has been made in each health authority area in respect of(a) the mental health national service framework and (b) the mental health aspects of the NHS plan. [17090]
§ Jacqui Smith[holding answer 22 November 2001]: Details of total investment in mental health by health authority are not available. As part of the self-assessment programme, this year local implementation teams will be completing a finance mapping exercise, the details of which will be in the public domain next year. This exercise will create a baseline from which investment in future years can be monitored.
In 2002–03 an extra £75 million revenue will be allocated to health authorities; this allocation will be earmarked for mental health services to implement actions outlined in the NHS plan. By 2004, the money will have been used to improve a range of services including assertive outreach teams, crisis resolution teams and early intervention teams.