HC Deb 20 October 1949 vol 468 c60W
80. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Health what is the annual cost of the Ministry of Health Institution at Chailey; and if he will give the number of the staff; their salaries; and the amount of their house and other allowances, respectively.

Mr. Bevan

There are two Ministry of Health institutions at Chailey—

(1) Pouchlands Hospital, formerly an East Sussex County Council Public Assistance Institution.

Annual net maintenance cost (revised estimate 1949–50)—£34,600. Of which: Salaries and wages, £17,990; Emoluments of staff, £1,900.

Number of staff—65.

Note: 4,500 of the above total cost is to be recovered from the East Sussex County Council in respect of accommodation provided under the National Assistance Act, 1948.

(2) Heritage Craft Schools and Hospitals, Chailey—

Annual net maintenance cost (revised estimate 1949–50)—£77,390. Of which: Salaries and wages, £40,160; Emoluments of staff, £4,880.

Number of staff—183.

These figures relate to the hospitals only and exclude the cost and staffing of the educational services.