§ 18. Sir H. Harrisonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total capital expenditure on hospitals and old people's homes since 1st July 1970 in East Suffolk.
§ Mr. AlisonCapital expenditure on these hospitals in the financial years 1970–71 to 1973–74 inclusive totals £3,545,000 at current prices. Since 1st July 1970 my right hon. Friend has given East Suffolk County Council final approval for capital expenditure of approximately £412,000 on old people's homes.
§ Sir H. HarrisonIs my hon. Friend aware that we enjoy a very beneficial climate in East Suffolk and that longevity is well above the national average? Therefore, we should like him to see that our grant, particularly for old people's homes, is above the national average.
§ Mr. AlisonI take note of what my hon. and gallant Friend said. He will note, however, from information which he is bound to have at his disposal, that there has been a sharp rate of increase of expenditure on these facilities in his distinguished constituency.