HC Deb 15 November 1989 vol 160 cc342-3W
Mrs. Margaret Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the total cost of the blood transfusion service in England and Wales in each of the last three years.

Mr. Freeman

Following is information derived from the annual accounts of regional and district health authorities in England.

Information about expenditure in Wales is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.

Total revenue expenditure on blood transfusion services
£ (cash)
1986–87 59,849,163
1987–88 63,787,839
1 1988–89 68,420,036
1 Provisional figure (as yet subject to audit).