HC Deb 16 June 1982 vol 25 c288W
Mr. Forman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportions of National Health Service total costs are met from (a) central Government, (b) charges and (c) other sources.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

We estimate that in 1982–83 about 85 per cent. of the cost of the NHS will be met from general taxation, 11.5 per cent. from NHS contributions, and the remainder from charges and miscellaneous receipts.