§ 70. Mr. Wallaceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he is taking to ease the financial burden on hospital funds from the over-spending on drugs by hospital management committees.
§ Mr. CrossmanThe sums made available for the running costs of hospitals are increased each year to allow for development of the service including increased expenditure on drugs. It is for hospital authorities to make the appropriate provision in their estimates for the expected cost of each element of their expenditure.