HC Deb 25 January 1971 vol 810 c49W
Dr. David Owen

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the percentage increase in Health Service expenditure in constant prices, making adjustments for any medical service prices which might have risen at a faster rate than prices generally, over the last two ten year periods for which figures are available, and with similar figures for gross national product and social security expenditure.

Sir K. Joseph

Percentage Increase at Constant Prices

1949–1959 1959–1969
National Health Service 33 35
Gross National Product 28 33
Social Security 48 78