§ 41. Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Health what estimates he has 1368 received from regional hospital boards for the financial year 1949–50; and the total of these estimates.
§ Mr. BevanAll regional hospital boards have submitted estimates for the financial year 1949–50. The total gross expenditure shown in the estimates as received is £157,680,000, of which £10,236,000 represents capital expenditure. Income is given as £9,021,000.
§ Colonel Stoddart-ScottWould the Minister say how much that is in excess of the estimate?