§ 17. Mr. Aitkenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his estimate of the reduction in expenditure on the NHS in 1977–78 in real terms.
§ 37. Sir George Youngasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his estimate of the reduction in expenditure on the NHS in 1977–78 in real terms.
§ Mr. EnnalsNone. In the last White Paper (Cmnd 6393) expenditure on the NHS was planned to increase in real terms in 1977–78. The measures announced in July will not affect current services to patients.