§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Prime Minister what was total expenditure on the National Health Service in 1960, 1970, 1980 and 1981; what is envisaged for 1982 and 1983; how this expenditure was divided between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; how much of each amount was spent or is planned to be spent on wages, salaries and associated costs; and what is the average cost per person employed in each case.
§ The Prime MinisterI shall write to my hon. Friend.