Government spending in the United Kingdom

Government spending in the United Kingdom

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Department	2016–17 Expenditure (£bn)

Social protection	240

Health	145

Education	102

Debt interest	39

Defence	46

Public order and safety	34

Personal social services	30

Housing and environment	34

Transport	29

Industry, agriculture and employment	24

Other	49

Total Government spending	772

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In the 2016-17 year, government spending was £772 billion.

final_sentence: In the 2016-17 year, government spending was £772 billion.