§ Mr. Andrew WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received regarding local health council funding; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 6 June 1989]: I have received a number of representations and I am currently considering the most effective means of representing consumers interest in the NHS.
§ Mr. Andrew WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what funds, in cash and in real terms, his Department has allocated to local health councils since 1979.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 6 June 1989]: The information is as follows:
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Year Local health council expenditure on a cash basis £'000 Local health council expenditure at 1989–90 prices 1 £'000 1979–80 430 852 1980–81 505 844 1981–82 556 847
Year Local health council expenditure on a cash basis £'000 Local health council expenditure at 1989–90 prices 1 £'000 1982–83 596 848 1983–84 605 823 1984–85 661 856 1985–86 705 866 1986–87 760 903 1987–88 820 928 1988–89 867 915 1989–902 909 909 1 Using GDP deflator. 2 Estimate.