Written Question · S1W-06808 · Session 1
Further to the answer to question S1W-6113 by Susan Deacon on 8 May 2000, whether it can explain why the NHSiS capital expenditure on the p…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-6113 by Susan Deacon on 8 May 2000, whether it can explain why the NHSiS capital expenditure on the provision or replacement of equipment by Lothian Health Board fell, in real terms, from #8.054 million in 1994-95 to #2.559 million in 1998-99.
The answer
It is for individual health boards and NHS Trusts to determine annually the level of funding required for new and replacement medical equipment taking into account other local priorities. Health boards and NHS Trusts can use both capital and revenue resources to meet equipment costs.Further information on local spending decisions can be obtained from Lothian Health Board.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-06808 by reference.