§ Mr. Hordernasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the cost of wages and salaries in the National Health Service at the latest convenient date, and at the same date in each of the last five years; and if he will give an estimate of the cost in 1981.
§ Dr. VaughanI refer my hon. Friend to my right hon. Friend's reply to him on 13 November—[Vol. 992, c.419.] It is estimated that the comparable expenditure for 1980–81 will amount to some £5,240 million.