Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 34316
Public Health: Finance
Tabled: 27 February 2025
Answered: 7 March 2025
Question
Stuart Anderson
Conservative — South Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many local authorities reported an (a) underspend and (b) overspend on public health grants in the last five financial years.
Answer
Ashley DaltonLocal authorities must account for the full allocated Public Health Grant and must accrue any money that is not committed to a ring-fenced reserve. These reserves serve an important purpose, for example to support strategic changes which may involve a one...
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