HC Deb 09 November 1970 vol 806 c42W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much was spent by the National Health Service on Halothane, Chlorpromazine and Ampicillin in the last year; and what was the percentage of increase in these costs over those of the previous year.

Mr. Alison

Approximately £8 million in England and Wales in the year ended 31st March 1970, an increase of about 13 per cent. over the previous year.