§ Mr. Molloyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she can now make a statement on the outcome of her recent discussions with the nursing staff on problems within the National Health Service.
§ Dr. OwenI would refer my hon. Friend to the statement my right hon. Friend made about nurses and other ancillary staff during the debate on 23rd May.—[Vol. 874, c. 691.]
§ Mr. Tierneyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether she has long-term plans to increase the general National Health Service expenditure with a view to an overall improvement in the service.
§ Dr. OwenI expect National Health Service expenditure to increase in real terms year by year, subject always to the nation's economic circumstances.