HC Deb 16 January 1984 vol 52 c29W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the total bill for drugs in the National Health Service in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years; and what action has been taken to reduce the figure.

Mr. Chris Patten

The figures are as follows:

£ million
1978–79 33.3
1979–80 37.5