asked the Minister for Health the total amount paid out in respect of those persons who contribute to the Health Insurance Fund for the last period for which figures are available.
Written Answers. - Health Insurance Fund.
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The estimated total cost of health services in 1977 was £328 millions. Information is not available which would identify separately the cost of services provided for persons—including their dependants—who are insured under the Social Welfare Acts and pay health contributions as part of the social welfare stamp.