HC Deb 31 January 1984 vol 53 cc133-4W
37. Mr. Couchman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is satisfied that the provision made for health spending in 1984–85 will meet the demands anticipated from the very elderly.

Mr. John Patten

Yes. The planned provision for 1984–85 should provide sufficient growth to meet the extra demand on the Health Service arising from population changes.