§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of the NHS budget was spent on administration in(a) 1988 and (b) at the latest date for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement. [8108]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThe proportion of the NHS budget in Wales spent on administration in 1988–89 and 1995–96 was about 6 per cent. and 7 per cent. respectively.