§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will give the percentage increase in real terms in each of the years from 1974–75 to 1982–83 of the health authority revenue allocation in Wales.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThe figures requested by the hon. Member are as follows:
Total Revenue Allocations (1982–83 cash prices) £ million Percentage increase over previous year 1974–75 410.035 — 1975–76 425.526 3.8 1976–77 433.196 1.8 1977–78 441.189 1.8 1978–79 453.654 2.8 1979–80 466.569 2.8 1980–81 482.239 3.4 1981–82 492.958 2.2 1982–83 504.809 2.4 Notes:
1. 1982–83 figures provisional at this stage.
2. Revenue allocations in respects of the Welsh health technical services organisation not included.
§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the percentage increase in demand on the Health Service in Wales during each year from 1974–75 to 1982–83.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsNo agreed method of measuring the level of demand for health services exist.