asked the Minister for Finance how much will be spent on social and ancillary services during the present financial year; and how this compares with 1957.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Expenditure on Social Services.
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Expenditure from the Exchequer on social and ancillary services, including education, in the present financial year is estimated at £132 million to which should be added roughly £5¼ million for administration. The corresponding figures for 1957-58 were £78 million and £3 million.