§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the implications of the targets set by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's community plan for local health economies. [151630]
§ Mr. HuttonThe Department has recognised the need to consider the implications of Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's Growth Area initiative for local health economies.
966WWork to assess the impact on health care need is ongoing and we are considering the appropriateness of providing extra funding for those areas affected.