§ Mr. RendelTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what proportion of each regional health authority's total expenditure is spent on activities relating to mental health.
§ Mr. BowisThe table shows for 1991–92, the latest date for which complete information is available, the amount spent on purchasing mental illness services as a proportion of total expenditure on health services purchased.
Note: Figures are independently rounded to the nearest 10 whole-time equivalents.
Practice nurses as at 1 October each year England Whole-time equivalents Year Number 1989 4,630 1990 7,740 1991 8,780 1992 9,120 Note: Figures are independently rounded to the nearest 10 whole-time equivalents.
Community nurses by speciality as at 30 September each year England Whole-time equivalents Year Number 1989 39,790 1990 41,240 1991 40,650 1992 40,750