HC Deb 07 March 1983 vol 38 c287W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the proportion of total public expenditure which is represented by the National Health Service for 1981–82, respectively.

Mr. Brittan

The information requested, derived from figures published in "The Government's Expenditure Plans 1983–84 to 1985–86" (Cmnd. 8789), is as follows. Information for calendar years is not available.

Percentage of planning total
1981–82 1982–83
12.9 13.0