§ Earl Howeasked Her Majesty's Government:
How much money they have spent since May 1997 to achieve their pledge to reduce in-patient hospital waiting lists by 100,000. [HL555]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathAll National Health Service activity contributes to the waiting list position, either directly or indirectly.
In 1997–98, NHS spend was £34,664 million.; in 1998–99, NHS spend was £36,611 million; and during 1999–2000, we plan to spend £39,831 million.