§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the percentage increase in the NHS drugs bill, compared with the previous year, for each year since 1987; and if she will make a statement.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe information is shown in the table.
Annual increase in cost of National Health Service drugs Year Percentage increase 1987–88 11.3 1988–89 12.5 1989–90 10.9 1990–91 7.8 1991–92 14.5 1992–93 12.6