Healthcare

In this PBR the Chancellor announced plans to continue investment in public services by bringing forward £3 billion of capital spending intended for 2010-11 into 2009-10 and 2008-09.

Sean Croston, Head of Healthcare comments; "This move will help secure and create jobs in the public services sector particularly in industries that have seen high levels of unemployment such as the construction industry.

"Continued investment is vital in the current economic climate and there are two gains to be made. In the short term this package will help to breathe life back into the economy and ensure continuous improvement to public services in the long term."