§ 21. Mr. AmessTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much was spent on personal social services(a) in 1990–91 and (b) in the latest year for which figures are available. [23485]
Mr. BowlsLocal authority returns show gross expenditure on personal social services in England in 1990–91 was £4,698 million. In 1993–94, the latest year for which validated figures are available, gross expenditure was £6,278 million.