§ Mr. Duncan SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the total Government research expenditure on heart disease in 1996–97; and how many people were treated for heart disease in 1996–97. [14008]
§ Mr. HoramThe table shows the total Government expenditure on research into heart disease for the year 1995–96, the most recent year for which figures are available. Information about the number of people treated for heart disease is not available in the form requested.
Government expenditure on research into heart disease year 1995–96 £ million Department of Health and Scottish Office Home and Health Department 0.73 NHS Regional Research and Development 3.43 Medical research council 111.40 Total Government expenditure 15.56 1 Figure for 1994–95.