§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the percentage change (i) each year since 1979 and (ii) in 1986 by comparison with 1979 in National Health Service expenditure in each of the National Health Service's regions and nationally (a) in real terms, (b) in real terms taking account of National Health Service pay and prices and in terms of constant standards after taking account of the annually growing numbers of elderly people.
§ Mr. HayhoeI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.