§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the value of all hospital equipment purchased by National Health Service hospitals in 1960 and 1968; and what was the value and proportion of this equipment which was made by foreign manufacturers.
§ Mr. Crossman£24.5 million in 1959–60 and £51.9 million in 1967–68, for medical, surgical and domestic appliances and equipment. Figures showing the value or proportion made by foreign manufacturers are not separately maintained.