HL Deb 12 May 1998 vol 589 cc112-3WA
Lord Selkirk of Douglas

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the expenditure on the NHS in Scotland for each year of the last 20 years at constant prices; and [HL1713]

What was the year on year increase in expenditure on the NHS in Scotland for each year of the last 20 years:

  1. (a) in cash terms; and
  2. (b) in the relevant percentage terms; and [HL1714]

Year Expenditure at 1998–99 prices £ million Year on year cash increase £ million Year on year percentage cash increase Year on year percentage real terms increase
1978–79 outturn 2,833 — — —
1979–80 outturn 2,890 166 19.1 2.0
1980–81 outturn 3,082 271 26.2 6.6
1981–82 outturn 3,208 185 14.2 4.1
1982–83 outturn 3,239 122 8.2 1.0
1983–84 outturn 3,299 106 6.6 1.8
1984–85 outturn 3,370 125 7.3 2.1
1985–86 outturn 3,383 109 5.9 0.4
1986–87 outturn 3,481 117 6.0 2.9
1987–88 outturn 3,587 177 8.5 3.1
1988–89 outturn 3,741 253 11.3 4.3
1989–90 outturn 3,804 220 8.8 1.7
1990–91 outturn 3,847 251 9.2 1.1
1991–92 outturn 4,067 371 12.5 5.7
1992–93 outturn 4,284 326 9.7 5.3
1993–94 outturn 4,285 108 2.9 0.0
1994–95 outturn 4,414 171 4.5 3.0
1995–96 outturn 4,452 144 3.7 0.9
1996–97 outturn 4,480 147 3.6 0.6
1997–98 estimated outturn 4,521 154 3.6 0.9