HC Deb 18 February 1977 vol 926 c386W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the total spending of all social work departments in the United Kingdom in the latest year for which figures are available.

Mr. Joel Barnett

Total expenditure on personal social services in the current financial year is estimated at £1,028 million at 1976 Survey prices. This includes expenditure by central government departments and local authorities.