HC Deb 12 April 1988 vol 131 cc120-1W
Mr. Oppenheim

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the present level of spending on the National Health Service; and what was the comparable figure in real terms in 1978–79.

Mr. Newton

The information is as follows:

£ Million (at 1987–88 prices)
1978–79 1987–88 (estimated outturn)
Gross National Health Service expenditure (Great Britain) 15,687 20,789

Note:

Expenditure for 1978–79 has been revalued using the GDP deflator.