Written Question · S1W-06838 · Session 1
Further to the answer to question S1W-6113 by Susan Deacon on 8 May 2000, whether it can explain why Greater Glasgow Health Board's (GGHB) …
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 Greater Glasgow Health Board's (GGHB) share of NHSiS expenditure on the provision or replacement of equipment fell from 24.5% in 1994-95 to 14.2% in 1998-99 and what plans it has to restore GGHB's share of equipment investment to the 1994-95 level.
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.Capital investment in the NHS in Scotland continues to increase from £136 million in 1998-99 to £179 million in 2000-01, rising further to £194 million in 2001-02.Information about the impact of local expenditure levels on medical equipment can be obtained from the health board.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-06838 by reference.