§ 22. Mr. Colemanasked the Secretary of State for Wales how much in real terms expenditure on the National Health Service in Wales has changed over the past year.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsComparing actual gross out-turn expenditure in 1982–83 with the latest estimate of gross out-turn expenditure in the current financial year, and after making allowance for pay and price changes, there has been an increase of 2.4 per cent.
§ 23. Mr. Alex Carlileasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied with the present state of the National Health Service in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsMy right hon. Friend and I are satisfied that our policies and the enormous dedication and skill of staff in the National Health Service in Wales will together ensure that the most efficient and effective services are provided from the record level of resources we are making available.