HC Deb 08 May 1984 vol 59 c354W
29. Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what recent representations he has received opposing cuts in National Health Service spending.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

In the past month we have received a small number of letters about the level of expenditure in the National Health Service. We have replied to them to the effect that in cash and real terms by any measure NHS spending has increased substantially since 1978–79 and is planned to increase further.