Following publication of £6.2bn in spending cuts by HM Treasury on Monday 24 May, a DH spokesperson said:

'The Department of Health and NHS funding for 2010/11 are unaffected by today's announcements.

'However, like all departments, we need to go further in delivering additional efficiencies in 2010/11 in order to reinvest in service priorities for improving outcomes for patients. This includes savings that will be delivered from the cross-government efficiency measures announced today.

'Further details will be set out in the Budget.'