§ 22. David WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what investment has taken place in the last five years on accident and emergency facilities in England and Wales. [26381]
§ Ms BlearsA total of £150 million has been invested in accident and emergency departments through the accident and emergency Modernisation programme. It is the biggest investment in A&E services since the beginning of the national health service. The first wave of investment was for £30 million in 1998, the second was for £85 million in May 1999 and the final wave of funding was made available to the NHS in January 2001.