HC Deb 29 June 1976 vol 914 c131W
Mr. Cordle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of funds available to the NHS is presently devoted to the provision of hospital services; and what proportion to the provision of community care.

Dr. Owen

Excluding centrally financed services, about 70 per cent. of NHS funds are used for the hospital services and about 30 per cent. for the provision of community care.