HC Deb 13 November 1987 vol 122 cc356-7W
Mrs. Mahon

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to recover from consultants employed by the National Health Service the cost to public funds incurred by them in employing secretaries, paid for by the National Health Service, in connection with their private practices ; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Currie

Charges for private treatment within the National Health Service, which are set to recover full cost, include an element for administrative costs.