§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the value of expenditure on drugs supplied by private companies to the National Health Service in Scotland in the latest available year; and what percentage of the National Health Service budget it represented.
§ Mr. FairgrieveIn 1979–80 the cost of drugs—including dressings and appliances—was £100 million. This represents 9.6 per cent. of the total National Health Service budget for Scotland.