asked the Minister for Health the capital allocation to the South Eastern Health Board for 1986; and the purpose for which the money was allocated.
Written Answers. - South-Eastern Health Board Allocations.
89.
A total of £3.479 million was recouped by my Department to the South Eastern Health Board in 1986 in respect of capital expenditure. This amount is made up as follows:—
|
£ million |
|
|
General Hospitals |
2.833 |
|
Psychiatric Services |
0.410 |
|
Community Health Services |
0.175 |
|
Community Welfare Services |
0.061 |
|
Total: |
3.479 |
90.
asked the Minister for Health the allocations made to the South Eastern Health Board for each year since 1984; the proposed allocation for 1987; the percentage reduction this represents; if he has satisfied himself that a full range of services can be provided by the board consequent to such an allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The non-capital expenditure allocations (excluding expenses of the General Medical Services (Payments) Board) to the South Eastern Health Board for the years 1984 to 1987 inclusive are as follows:—
|
1984 |
1985 |
1986 |
1987 |
|
Revised Allocation |
Revised Allocation |
Latest Approved |
Original Allocation |
|
£m. |
£m. |
£m. |
£m. |
|
82.965 |
87.280 |
91.200 |
91.260 |
The allocation for 1987 is the maximum level which can be approved having regard to the overall financial climate.
The health board have now approved of the measures necessary to contain expenditure within the 1987 approved allocation. A team from my Department is in close touch with the board's management to ensure that services within the region are rationalised and that they are maintained at an appropriate level.