What guidance his Department has issued to family health service authorities on the allocation of money for information technology to general practitioner practices. - This is contained in "Family Health Services Letter 991)57" (copy in Library).

What guidance his Department has issued to family health service authorities on the allocation of money for information technology to general practitioner practices. - This is contained in "Family Health Services Letter 991)57" (copy in Library).

When he will publish the Information Strategy for the National Health Service; how much it will cost to implement; and whether additional funds will be made available to the National Health Service to cover the cost of implementation.

When he will publish the Information Strategy for the National Health Service; how much it will cost to implement; and whether additional funds will be made available to the National Health Service to cover the cost of implementation.

How many practices received the payment of #16,000 to help them prepare for general practitioner fund-holding status; what has been the total level of grant payments for expenditure by DH for prospective general practioner fund holders; & what was the amount, if any, paid to practices not becoming fund holders...

How many practices received the payment of #16,000 to help them prepare for general practitioner fund-holding status; what has been the total level of grant payments for expenditure by DH for prospective general practioner fund holders; & what was the amount, if any, paid to practices not becoming fund holders...

If he will list the professional organisations which were sent invitations to take part in the consultation on Working Paper 11-Framework for information. - List given.

If he will list the professional organisations which were sent invitations to take part in the consultation on Working Paper 11-Framework for information. - List given.

Further to 162 c228-3W, whom DH is consulting about strategy for information needs & use of information technology which were announced when DH launched document on 17 Jan. - Includes ref to working paper 11 "(Framework for Information Systems: Overview)" & annexes (available in Library).

Further to 162 c228-3W, whom DH is consulting about strategy for information needs & use of information technology which were announced when DH launched document on 17 Jan. - Includes ref to working paper 11 "(Framework for Information Systems: Overview)" & annexes (available in Library).

Further to 162 c228-31W, whether, once the NHS computer network is capable of linking family practitioner committees & individual practitioners, DH plans to extend it to link them with district health authorities.

Further to 162 c228-31W, whether, once the NHS computer network is capable of linking family practitioner committees & individual practitioners, DH plans to extend it to link them with district health authorities.

When expects remaining 7 health boards to operate a computerised cervical cytology call/recall scheme for women aged 20 - 65 years at 3 yearly intervals.

When expects remaining 7 health boards to operate a computerised cervical cytology call/recall scheme for women aged 20 - 65 years at 3 yearly intervals.

To give all health boards which operate a computerised call-recall cervical cytology programme for all women aged 20 to 65 years at 3 yearly intervals. - Borders health board. (Holding answer 24 April 1989) .

To give all health boards which operate a computerised call-recall cervical cytology programme for all women aged 20 to 65 years at 3 yearly intervals. - Borders health board. (Holding answer 24 April 1989) .

To give list of all health authorities which operate a computerised call/recall cervical cytology programme for all women aged 20 to 65 years at 3 yearly intervals.

To give list of all health authorities which operate a computerised call/recall cervical cytology programme for all women aged 20 to 65 years at 3 yearly intervals.

To estimate level of expenditure on information technology necessary to implement proposals in "Working for Patients" & what provision has been made in public spending plans to meet this expenditure.

To estimate level of expenditure on information technology necessary to implement proposals in "Working for Patients" & what provision has been made in public spending plans to meet this expenditure.