§ Mr. Hastingsasked the Minister of Health the gross total expenditure on the health services during 1953–54; and how much of this was for hospital capital works.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodThe gross total expenditure charged to the National Health Service Vote for England and Wales in 1953–54 was £432,660,597; after allowing for appropriations-in-aid and receipts of other classes, the net charge to the Exchequer was £366,731,753. Included in the gross total was £7,952,284 in respect of advances to hospital boards on capital account, £1,337,974 for the acquisition of premises and land, £932,763 for purchase of X-ray and similar equipment, and £129,467 for capital works at the State institutions.