§ Mrs. Dunwoodyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what information he has as to how much was spent on health education and promotion by each regional health authority for each financial year from 1974–75 until 1982–83.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe following table shows how much was recorded in the 1975–76 to 1980–81—the latest available—accounts of health authorities in each NHS region in England on health education programmes organised by health education departments. It does not include aspects of health education provided as part of the normal day-to-day duties of those providing direct patient care. The information was not collected for 1974–75.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeManpower forecasts have in the past been made as part of health authorities' programmes which are revised annually in the light of their financial allocations. The system is being reformed but we have not so far sought forecasts at shorter intervals such as are implied in the hon. Member's question The 281W Government's final pay offer for this year made in June obviously had some effect on possible increases in manpower that might otherwise have taken place but exact numbers cannot be calculated.