HL Deb 11 December 1997 vol 584 c51WA
Lord Selkirk of Douglas

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they intend to increase or decrease Scotland's NHS budget in real terms for the next financial year in comparison to this financial year; and what percentage change this represents.

Lord Sewel

Scotland's NHS budget will increase in real terms in the next financial year by 1.8 per cent.