Health Services (London)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:53 am on 20 June 1997.

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Photo of Stephen Dorrell Stephen Dorrell Shadow Secretary of State for Education 10:53, 20 June 1997

Will the Secretary of State clarify one point that has come up this morning in questions from several hon. Members—that is, the extent to which the panel will be able to review the weighted capitation formula and the flow of funds both within London's health service and between London and the surrounding districts? Will it be within the terms of reference of the review to make recommendations for changes to the weighted capitation formula? If it is, can the Secretary of State assure the House that any recommendation would take account of interests outside London, which would clearly be affected if the weighted capitation formula were to be changed?