§ Mr. Christopher Priceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services by how much the (a) capital and (b) current expenditure of each of the four special hospitals, respectively, was increased over each of the years 1975 to 1979; and by how much it is expected to increase over each of the years 1980 to 1984.
§ Sir George YoungI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Christopher Priceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services by how much the expenditure on drugs in each of the four special hospitals, respectively, increased in each of the years 1975 to 1979; by how much it is expected to increase over each of the years 1980 to 1984; and whether such expenditure is accounted for centrally or through the relevant area health authority.
§ Sir George YoungInformation in the form requested is not readily available. The total expenditure on all medicines and surgical equipment in each of the four special hospitals was as follows:
registered doctors having completed three years' prescribed experience.
§ Dr. VaughanI am satisfied that the arrangements covered by the National Health Service (Vocational Training) Regulations 1979 will contribute to the improvement of primary health care. They were drawn up in agreement with, and with the co-operation of, representatives of the medical profession and of the educational bodies concerned.