House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Local authority funding update
05 February 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Andrea Leadsom Con South Northamptonshire
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government is increasing Public Health Grant funding to 3.603 billion for local authorities in England for the fiscal year 2024/25.
- An additional 70 million annually will be allocated starting from 2024/25 for stop smoking services.
- Targeted allocations of 516 million for drug and alcohol treatment and recovery, and 170 million for Start for Life services, are included in the funding package.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the Public Health Grant allocations for local authorities in England for the fiscal year 2024/25.
Action requested
The government is increasing funding through the Public Health Grant and pilot programme to £3.603 billion, with an additional £70 million annually for stop smoking services starting from 2024/25. This includes targeted allocations of £516 million for drug and alcohol treatment and recovery, and £170 million for Start for Life services.
Key facts
- Public Health Grant funding increased to £3.603 billion in 2024/25.
- Additional £70 million per year for local authority-led stop smoking services starting from 2024/25.
- Targeted DHSC allocations of £516 million for drug and alcohol treatment and recovery.
- £170 million allocated to improve Start for Life services.
- Real-terms increase of more than 4% over two years in DHSC funding for public health functions.