§ 33. Mr. PawseyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what was the total spending in his Department in 1979, 1983 and 1987 and currently in real terms; and what percentage that is of total Government spending.
§ Mr. ScottThe information requested is in the table.
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Year Expenditure (cash) Expenditure (1989–90 prices) Difference from 1989–90 expenditure Total Government spending (cash) Percentage of total Government spending 1979–80 19,416 39,119 13,464 77,600 25.0 1983–84 35,159 48,579 4,004 120,400 29.2 1987–88 48,769 55,968 -3,385 142,500 34.2 1989–90 52,583 52,583 — 161,900 32.5 Note:
Figures for the years 1979–80 and 1983–84 are based on the old planning total: those for 1987–88 and 1989–90 on the new.
§ 42. Mr. BurnsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what was the total expenditure by his Department in(a) 1978–79 and (b) 1989–90.
§ Mr. ScottTotal expenditure in 1978–79 was £16,437 million in cash terms, or £38,677 million at 1989–90 prices. Estimated total expenditure for 1989–90 is £52,583 million.