§ Mr. Edward DaveyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the total NHS budget(a) in 1996–97 and (b) 2000–01, in 1998–99 prices. [66525]
§ Mr. DenhamThe total National Health Service budget in 1998–99 prices for the years 1996–97 and 2000–01 is contained in the table.
£ million Year Adjusted to 1998–99 prices 1996–97 34,749 2000–01 40,375