§ Mr. Woolmerasked the Secreatry of State for Wales how much has been paid to his Department on account of national insurance contributions to the National Health Service for each week since 1 February.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe amounts are as follows:
Week ending £ 6 February 1981 577,000 13 February 1981 402,000 20 February 1981 521,000 27 February 1981 2,201,000 6 March 1981 650,000 13 March 1981 402,000 Due to industrial action inter-departmental transfer payments in respect of National Health Service contributions in Great Britain have been temporarily suspended. Expenditure on the National Health Service has not been affected.