§ 10. Mr. Kaberryasked the Minister of Health how the reduction made by him of £1,100,000 in the annual estimates of the Leeds Regional Hospital Board has been apportioned as between administration and medical and hospital services; how many officers and servants have been dismissed or by what total amount establishments have been reduced; and what has been the overall effect on the bed accommodation within the region.
§ Mr. MarquandThe Regional Hospital Board have recast their estimates in such a way that direct comparison between the three heads of those originally made and those now presented to me would be misleading. I will write to the hon. Member explaining in detail what has been done. So far, I have only partial information of consequential reductions in staff, and I have received no proposals for closing beds.
§ Colonel Stoddart-ScottDoes the right hon. Gentleman realise that the Leeds Regional Hospital Board have housed themselves in the largest and most luxurious hotel in Harrogate, and that they keep gardeners, grow plants and show them at horticultural exhibitions? Will he see that there is a cut in this gross extravagance before there is any cut in hospital beds?
§ Mr. MarquandThat is another question.