Written question asked by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 March 2005. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 March 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make a statement on the promotion of primary care to erode income-related health differentials. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Tony Lloyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the promotion of primary care to erode income-related health differentials. [223098] Mr. Hutton: Last year, the Department announced 88 Spearhead primary care trusts, which are the 88 areas with the worst health and deprivation indicators. In the recent allocations round, Spearhead PCTs received above average growth. By 2007-08, Spearhead PCTs will be allocated £1552 per person, compared with an average for all PCTs of £1338 per person.

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