HC Deb 21 July 1967 vol 750 c341W
Mr. Whitaker

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total increase of money being spent on the social services this year, compared with 1964 and 1966.

Mr. Diamond

The total increase of money spent in Great Britain on the social services, as defined in the National Income Blue Book, is estimated at £1,715 million (or 36 per cent.) for 1967–68 over 1964–65 and £565 million (or 10 per cent.) for 1967–68 over 1966–67.