§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what the European average for health spending as a percentage of GDP was in 1998, excluding the UK,(a) weighted and (b) unweighted. [24431]
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§ Mr. HuttonThe latest figures for the weighted and the unweighted European average for 1998 excluding the United Kingdom are shown in the table:
European average (excluding UK) 1998 Unweighted spend as percentage of Gross Domestic Product 8.0 Weighted spend as percentage of Gross Domestic Product 8.8 Source:
OECD Health Data 2001
§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to visit European countries to view their health services in 2002. [24685]
§ Mr. MilburnI plan to visit Spain, and will visit other countries as appropriate.