§ 11. Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had since 25 February with the National Assembly for Wales Government on NHS funding in Wales.[162552]
§ Mr. TouhigI regularly meet the Assembly Health Minister concerning the health service in Wales: funding for NHS Wales is one of the topics that we frequently discuss.
The increased funding for health as a result of the Spending Review 2002 mean that in 2004–05 the Assembly Government have been able to allocate almost 95 per cent. more to the health budget than in 1996–97.