§ Mrs. MahonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what increase in patient expenditure is experienced within the NHS during January to March, over that of the months from July to September.
§ Mr. SackvilleFrom the information available to the Department, we estimate that hospital and community health services expenditure in the months of January, February and March 1993 was between 4 and 5 per cent. higher than that in the months of July, August and September 1992. The hon. Member should note that this information is based on unaudited management information as the audited accounts of health authorities do not include the figures required.