§ Mrs. BeckettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what total NHS efficiency savings, in real terms, are expected in each of the next five years. [14992]
§ Mr. SackvilleHospital and community health services are expected to improve their efficiency by at least 3 per cent. in 1995–96, equivalent to an extra £600 million for patient care. No decision has been taken on the efficiency target for 1996–97 or any subsequent years.