§ Mr. Woofasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the main items of Government expenditure per head of the population in cost terms; and how much such amounts have changed since 1970.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettFollowing is the information.
PER CAPITA PUBLIC EXPENDITURE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 1974–75 Increase since 1970–71, at 1974–75 prices in cost terms £ £ Defence 73 +4 Overseas services 14 +4 Agriculture, fisheries and forestry 25 +13 Trade, industry and employment 51 +16 Nationalised industries' capital expenditure 45 — Roads and transport 38 +9 Housing 72 +37 Other environmental services 32 +7 Law, order and protective services 25 +8 Education, libraries, science and arts 99 +20 Health and personal social services 83 +18 Social security 127 +20 Other public services 11 +2 Common services 10 +1