§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement about growth in expenditure on the National Health Service since 1979.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythGross expenditure on the National Health Service in Scotland has grown from £1,064 million in 1979–80 to a planned £3,064 million in 1990–91, an increase of 36 per cent. in real terms.