HC Deb 27 February 1981 vol 999 c446W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of overall Government expenditure in 1978, 1979 and 1980, respectively, was represented by (a) social security and all other welfare benefits and (b) aid to nationalised industries, including the writing off of debts.

Mr. Brittan

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.