HC Deb 27 April 1967 vol 745 c334W
Mr. Biffen

asked the Minister of Health what is the estimated total value of publicly financed medical services made available to individuals; and what percentage of this figure is represented by services for which a test of financial means is applied.

Mr. K. Robinson

Estimated expenditure on health services by my Department and by local health authorities in 1966–67 was £1,262 million (England and Wales). As regards the second part of the Question I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield, Heeley (Mr. Hooley) on 6th March, 1967.—[Vol. 742, c.187.]