§ 64. Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total expenditure upon drugs and medicines in the National Health Service in 1982–83 and in 1981–82.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe information requested is as follows: 503W
Hospital and community health services Family practitioner services Total £ million £ million £ million 1982–83 244.8 988.4 1,233.2 1981–82 213.9 853.7 1,067.6 Note: The figures for the family practitioner services include the cost of appliances but do not include fees and allowances paid for dispensing.