§ Mr. WilshireTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what the expected cost is to the North Surrey Primary Care Trust of providing health services to Bronzefield Prison, Ashford, Middlesex during 2004–05; and what additional funds are being made available. [175549]
§ Ms Rosie WintertonWhen Her Majesty's Prison Bronzefield opens in June 2004, primary health care will be provided by the contractors, UKDS.
1699WWithin the framework set out in the NHS Plan and the "Shifting the Balance of Power" initiative, decisions about funding for local health services are made by primary care trusts in partnership with strategic health authorities and other local stakeholders.