§ 61. Mr. David ShawTo 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 in 1989–90 prices. Estimated total expenditure for 1989–90 is £52,583 million.