asked the Secretary of State for Wales, if the year 1969–70 is taken to equal 100, what is the current percentage increase in the cost of buildings and land being used as part of the capital expenditure for health services in the hospital and community services for Wales.

Since 1969, hospital departmental building cost allowances have been increased on average by 90 per cent. It is not possible to give an average increase for the cost of land for hospital building; this varies considerably according to land potential and location.

asked the Secretary of State of Wales what was the capital expenditure for Wales by the National Health Service in each of the three sectors; hospital, local executive counci, and local health authorities for the year 1969–70 and for the years 1972–73, 1973–74; and what are his estimates for 1974–75.

Capital expenditure by hospitals, local executive councils and local health authorities for the years 1969–70, 1972–73 and 1973–74, together with the estimate for 1974–75, is shown below:

Yes. These improvements are needed irrespective of the ultimate route for the new North Wales coast road.