§ Mr. Gordon Brownasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what he expects the total income from Health Service charges to be in 1984–85; and if he will estimate the income for 1985–86, assuming (a) no increases and (b) 12.5 per cent. increases;
(2) what is the proportion of Health Service expenditure covered by charges in 1984–85; and if he will estimate the proportion for 1985–86, assuming (a) no increases and (b) 12.5 per cent. increases.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe estimated total income from health service charges in 1984–85 is about £425 million. This represents approximately 3 per cent. of total Health Service expenditure. The estimates requested for 1985–86 are not available.