asked the Minister for Health if he will state the total annual expenditure for health services in each year since 1947 and the proportion ofsuch expenditure borne by the local authorities.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Health Services Expenditure.
As the reply to the question is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, a Cheann Comhairle, with your permission, to circulate it with the Official Report.
The reply is as follows:—
The total annual expenditure on the health services in each year since 1947, and the proportion of such expenditure borne by ocal authorities, are as follows, the figures n all cases being subject to audit:—
|
Year |
Total Expenditure |
Local Authority Portion |
|
|
Amount |
Proportion |
||
|
£ |
£ |
||
|
1947/48 |
5,654,000 |
4,743,000 |
84% |
|
1948/49 |
6,593,000 |
4,743,000 |
72% |
|
1949/50 |
7,395,000 |
4,743,000 |
64% |
|
1950/51 |
8,479,000 |
4,764,000 |
56% |
|
1951/52 |
10,707,000 |
5,451,000 |
51% |
|
1952/53 |
10,632,000 |
5,316,000 |
50% |