To ask the Secretary of State for Health what surplus was reported for the North East Region strategic health authority in 2006-07; and to what uses it was put. (167692)

[holding answer 26 November 2007]: At the end of 2006-07 North East strategic health authority reported an audited £64.5 million surplus. This surplus is not lost and is available to spend in future years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what surpluses were reported by each trust in the North East Region strategic health authority area at 31 October; and what surpluses are projected to be achieved by 31 October 2008. (167693)

[holding answer 26 November 2007]: The following table shows 2007-08 quarter 1 forecast outturn surplus/(deficit) for national health service trusts in the North East strategic health authority. The Department does not have financial information relating to the 2008-09 financial year.