Current status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 14 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how it tracks the efficiency of mental health spending in its NHS budget.
It is the responsibility of NHS Scotland to track mental health expenditure and ensure local budget decisions and use of the overall resources made available by the Scottish Government are used efficiently; effectively and deliver fit for purpose services in line with national and local priorities and the requirements of the Scottish Public Finance Manual.
Mental Health Directorate engages regularly with NHS Boards to discuss performance on key priorities.