§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what criteria he adopts for judging the efficiency of National Health Service expenditure in the North-West.
§ Mr. MoyleJudgment of efficiency depends on a combination of subjective assessment based on recognised experience and expertise and quantitative measurement. The scope of the latter is limited to activities for which measurement is possible. Tools for monitoring performance include accounting and auditing procedures, research, management service techniques and statistical analysis.