HC Deb 03 June 1998 vol 313 cc265-6W
Mrs. Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what were the total costs associated with administration in the NHS in Scotland (1) in real terms, (2) in cash terms and (3) as a percentage of total NHS expenditure in Scotland in(a) 1978–79, (b) 1979–80, (c) 1982–83, (d) 1983–84, (e) 1986–87, (f) 1987–88, (g) 1991–92, (h) 1992–93, (i) 1993–94, (j) 1994–95, (k) 1995–96, (l) 1996–97 and (m) 1997–98. [43906]

Mr. Galbraith

The information requested is set out in the table.

Year Real terms (£000) Cash terms (£000) Percentage of total NHS expenditure
1978–79 240,722 78,266 9.7
1979–80 182,601 69,288 7.3
1982–83 243,025 128,191 7.4
1983–84 238,283 131,518 7.1
1986–87 293,124 184,639 8.9
1987–88 287,049 190,437 8.4
1991–92 390,592 339,839 9.3
1992–93 390,469 353,996 9.1
1993–94 429,121 400,344 9.7
1994–95 493,781 467,611 10.8
1995–96 500,471 486,964 11.1
1996–97 490,077 490,077 11.2
1997–98 n/a n/a n/a
n/a=not available

The introduction of capital charges in 1991–92, to reflect the costs of using capital resources, is reflected in that and subsequent years' expenditure.

Mrs. Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much was paid (i) in real terms, (ii) in cash terms and (iii) as a percentage of total NHS expenditure in Scotland to NHS trust chairs and non-executive directors in each year since 1991–92. [43912]

Mr. Galbraith

The information is set out in the table.

Year Real terms (£000) Cash terms (£000) Percentage of total NHS expenditure
1992–93
Chairman 38 36 0.001
Non executive directors 77 70 0.002
1993–94
Chairman 330 308 0.008
Non executive directors 799 745 0.018
1994–95
Chairman 754 714 0.017
Non executive directors 1,778 1,684 0.039
1995–96
Chairman 879 855 0.020
Non executive directors 2,047 1,992 0.045
1996–97
Chairman 854 854 0.020
Non executive directors 1,982 1,982 0.045