§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is his policy to raise taxes to increase NHS spending; and if he will make a statement. [20310]
§ Dawn PrimaroloThe Government have made their commitment to increasing resources over the next three years for the NHS, funded from general taxation and linked to reform. Decisions on taxation and spending will be taken in the Budget and Spending Review, respectively, next year
§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his pre-Budget Statement of 27 November 2001,fficial Report column 829, whether it is the policy of his Department to increase expenditure on the national health service to the average level of health spending in European Union countries; and if he will make a statement. [20302]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithI refer the hon. Member to the Prime Minister's statement on 28 November 2001,Official Report, column 963