HC Deb 29 June 1976 vol 914 c121W
46. Mr. Wyn Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the estimated growth of the National Health Service needed over the next five years to maintain current levels of service after taking account increases in the number of elderly and disabled.

Dr. Owen

It is estimated that an annual growth in National Health Service resources of about 1 per cent. will be required over the next five years to maintain current levels of service for the changing population.