HC Deb 26 July 1985 vol 83 c950W
Mr. Baldry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what in real terms is the budget of the Oxford regional health authority now as compared with 1978–79.

Mr. John Patten

Revenue spending on health services in Oxford regional health authority increased by 106.1 per cent. in cash terms between 1978–79 and 1984–85, representing an increase in real terms of 15.8 per cent., after taking account of general inflation as measured by the gross domesitic product deflator.