§ Mrs. Renee Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how the increase in revenue from health charges in 1985–86 over 1984–85 will be raised; and if he will make a detailed statement about the items affected.
(2) if he will give details in the Official Report of the way increased health charges in 1985–86 will be used to improve the service.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeDecisions have not yet been taken on how income from health charges in 1985–86 will be raised. The income provides a contribution to the costs of the health services generally and cannot be related to specific developments.