George Osborne reveals NHS spending pledge ahead of his Autumn Statement

George Osborne announced a £2 billion cash injection for NHS frontline services and £1.1 billion for GP services, sourced from bank fines and departmental savings. This move, ahead of the general election, aims to counter Labour's criticism of Conservative NHS policies. Despite the funding, challenges like overstretched GP surgeries and hospital admissions persist. Critics argue the funding is insufficient compared to European healthcare spending.

What is the total amount of funding announced by George Osborne for the NHS and GP services?

• £2 billion

• £4 billion

• £1 billion

• £3 billion

Which political party is critical of Osborne's funding announcement, viewing it as crisis money?

• Labour Party

• Green Party

• Conservative Party

• Liberal Democrats

What is one of the sources of the £1.1 billion for GP services?

• Foreign aid reduction

• Public donations

• Bank fines

• Increased taxes

What issue does the NHS face despite the additional funding?

• Lack of medical staff

• Poor infrastructure

• Rising population strain

• Outdated technology

How does the UK's healthcare spending compare to other European countries?

• Lower than average

• Equal to average

• Higher than average

• Not specified