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Written question asked by Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour) on Thursday, 8 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 December 2022 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 14 December 2022. A substantive answer was provided by Will Quince (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 December 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


NHS: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Autumn Statement 2022, published on 17 November 2022, CP 751, in what areas the additional £3.3 billion of funding for the NHS will be spent.

Answer

The additional £3.3 billion in each of the next two financial years will support the National Health Service in England to respond to significant financial pressures, including inflation. The NHS resource budget will now increase to £165.9 billion in 2024/25 and will improve emergency, elective and primary care performance, introduce reforms to support the workforce and improve long term performance in the health system.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
106532
Session
2022-23
Related items
Autumn Statement 2022
Thursday, 17 November 2022
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance NHS
Link
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