HC Deb 10 November 1970 vol 806 c90W
Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the capital expenditure on hospital building in 1963–64 and 1969–70; and what percentage difference these figures represent.

Mr. Alison

Capital expenditure on hospital building work (including fees and equipment purchased centrally) in England in 1963–64 and 1969–70 was as follows:

(£ million)
1963–64 52.7
1969–70 (estimated) 100.8
Percentage Difference +91.3