HC Deb 06 August 1918 vol 109 c1117
22. Sir W. ESSEX

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he can now give the hon. Member for Stafford a reply to his request for a larger contribution to the Stafford Infirmary towards the cost of maintenance and treatment of wounded soldiers, in view of the straitened finances of that institution and the substantial inadequacy of the Grant now made per bed to meet the costs thereof?

Mr. FORSTER

I regret that the local inquiries into this matter are not yet complete and that I am not yet in a position to reply fully. I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.

Sir W. ESSEX

A question as to the net cost and the amount allocated by the War Office could be answered in two minutes.

Mr. FORSTER

I am very sorry I cannot give a full answer till I have made further local inquiries.