HC Deb 13 June 1990 vol 174 c249W
Mr. Dewar

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was local authority expenditure on social work in Scotland for each of the last five years; and what is the expected figure for each of the next three years.

Mr. Rifkind

From information supplied by local authorities in Scotland net expenditure (cash) on social work was:

£ million
1985–86 316.7
1986–87 334.8
1987–88 375.5
1988–89 421.6
1989–90 1473.4
1990–91 2552.1
1provisional outturn
2budget estimate

Notes: Figures up to 1989–90 are exclusive of central administration; those for 1990–91 are inclusive.

Expenditure in future years is a matter for local authorities to determine.