HC Deb 07 April 1987 vol 114 c190W
28. Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services by what percentage in real terms National Health Service expenditure on drugs has increased over the last five years.

Mr. Newton

The increase in real terms of expenditure on National Health Service drugs in England between 1980–81 and 1985–86 was 21 per cent.

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