HC Deb 18 February 1985 vol 73 c386W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the Official Report a table showing the administrative costs of the National Health Service and the administrative costs of health services in each member country of the European Economic Community.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

We know of no precise figures which would enable this comparison to be made, and indeed the administrative costs of the National Health Service are not capable of precise definition.