§ Mr. Michael Forsythasked the Secretary of Slate for Social Services if he will estimate the amount spent on (a) a single person, (b) a childless couple and (c) an average family by the National Health Service in each of the years 1978–79 to 1982–83; and what are the estimated amounts that will be spent in the current year.
§ Mr. John PattenNHS expenditure information on individuals according to maritial status or family composition is not collected. Average current expenditure by age group is available, and was as follows for the years between 1978–79 and 1981–82 (the latest year for which the information is at present available):
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Estimated current expenditure per head (England) (£ cash, to the nearest £5) Total (all ages) All Births 0–4 years 5–15 years 16–64 years 65–74 years 75 years and over 1978–79 Hospital and community health services 95 525 100 40 55 185 445 Family practitioner services 30 35 35 20 25 35 70 Total 125 560 135 60 80 220 515 1979–80 Hospital and community health services 115 615 120 50 65 220 545 Family practitioner services 35 40 30 20 30 45 80 Total 150 655 150 70 95 265 625 1980–81 Hospital and community health services 145 790 145 60 80 285 705 Family practitioner services 40 50 40 30 40 55 100 Total 185 840 185 90 120 340 805 1981–82 Hospital and community health services 160 905 150 70 85 320 760 Family practitioner services 45 60 45 35 40 60 110 Total 205 965 195 105 125 380 870