HC Deb 12 January 1977 vol 923 c495W
Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the total cost of the administration of the Scottish Health Service in the year 1975–76.

Mr. Harry Ewing

The total cost of administration, including central government administration, as well as the running costs of area and district headquarters of health boards and the salaries of administrative staff in hospitals in 1975–76 was £44.8 million. Of this total, salaries accounted for approximately £27 million.