HC Deb 08 February 1972 vol 830 c323W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the breakdown of the increase in the expenditure programme for the health and personal social services already planned prior to 22nd November, 1971; and what is the breakdown of this increase as presently planned.

Sir K. Joseph

Expenditure planned for health and personal social services in Great Britain before and after my announcements on 22nd November, 1971, of the Government's injection of an additional £118 million was as follows:

£ million at 1971 prices
Year Expenditure planned before 22nd November, 1971 Expenditure planned after 22nd November, 1971 Increase
1972–73 2,538.7 2,550.2 11.5
1973–74 2,619.1 2,650.6 31.5
1974–75 2,702 2,743 41
1975–76 2,800 2,834 34
Totals 10,659.8 10,777.8 118

—[Vol. 826, c. 957–64.]