§ Sir John StanleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will give the figures for expenditure on the national health service for(a) 1978–79, (b) 1996–97 and (c) 1997–98. [11259]
§ Mr. HoramThe information is as follows:
National health service total net-ie Government-expenditure (£ million, cash) £ million 1978–79 6,273 1996–97 (estimated outturn) 33,179 1997–98 (plan) 34,374