§ Mr. GardinerTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much per head of population has been spent by his Department on preventive health strategies in(a) 2001, (b) 2002 and (c) 2003.[140501]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonThe information requested is not available. Prevention and improving the health of the population are important aspects of the Department's work and feature in many of its activities, including tackling health inequalities, reducing the risks associated with coronary heart disease and cancer, improving sexual health and dealing with substance misuse.