§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of the gross national product has been spent on the National Health Service in each year since 1970.
§ 1985. Mr. HayhoeThe following table shows gross expenditure on the National Health Service, (including patient charges), expressed as a percentage of the gross domestic product at market prices, for each year from 1970 to 1984. In accordance with international convention, gross expenditure on the National Health Service is expressed as a percentage of gross domestic product rather than as a percentage of gross national product as requested by my hon. Friend.
National Health Service Expenditure (Gross) expressed as a percentage share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per cent. 1970 4.0 1971 4.1 1972 4.3 1973 4.2 1974 4.8 1975 5.1 1976 5.1 1977 4.9 1978 4.9 1979 4.8 1980 5.3 1981 5.5 1982 5.4 1983 5.6 1984 5.5 Source: CSO National Accounts,