asked the Minister for Finance if, for each of the past ten years, he will give the percentage of current expenditure expended on social welfare; and if he will also represent these figures as a percentage of gross national product for each year.
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Expenditure.
49.
Expenditure on social welfare in each of the past ten years was as follows:
|
Year |
Social Welfare Expenditure |
As % of Current Expenditure |
As a % of GNP |
|
1977 |
292 |
14.9 |
5.2 |
|
1978 |
334 |
13.8 |
5.1 |
|
1979 |
398 |
13.7 |
5.2 |
|
1980 |
517 |
14.0 |
5.7 |
|
1981 |
720 |
15.0 |
6.6 |
|
1982 |
982 |
16.7 |
7.9 |
|
1983 |
1,147 |
17.2 |
8.6 |
|
1984 |
1,284 |
18.4 |
8.8 |
|
1985 |
1,427 |
18.7 |
9.3 |
|
1986 |
1,612 |
19.9 |
9.9 |
|
1987 |
1,660 (est) |
19.7 |
9.7 |
Notes:
1. The figures on social welfare expenditure are for net expenditure and include grants to health boards in respect of expenditure on cash allowances and cash grants (paid from the Health Vote).
2. The percentages of current expenditure are based on the expenditure outturns for Central Fund services and non-capital supply services as published in the annual budget booklets.