asked the Minister for Health the reserves of the VHI at the end of its last financial year; and the number of weeks' claims which this would cover.
Written Answers. - VHI Reserves.
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The VHI Board's reserves stood at £17.5 million at the end of the 1987-88 financial year, representing six weeks' claims cover. The board's accounts for the 1988-89 financial year, which ended on 28 February last, are not yet available.