§ Paul HolmesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the net health and social services expenditure on learning disability services over the past five years on a constant value basis; and what it will be in the next three years, adjusted for inflation at current values. [86314]
§ Jacqui SmithLocal authorities deliver services for people with learning disabilities within the framework of the White Paper "Valuing People: A New Strategy for Learning Disability for the 21st Century" (Cm 5086), published in March 2001, and its associated advice and guidance. Within that framework it is for councils to decide on the level of current and future expenditure.
The overall level of funding for social services, including that for learning disability, will increase by, on average, 6 per cent. per annum in real terms over the next three years.
Information on net expenditure is not available in the form requested. Details of gross expenditure are in the table.
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5 Figures shown for 1999–2000 are not directly comparable with previous years due to estimations used and changes to the calculation methods. Source:
Health Select Committee (FPA-PES) and RO3 return (PSS EX1 from 2000–01)