§ 19. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Minister of Health the average amount spent per annum on maintenance and capital, respectively, by the Manchester Regional Hospital Board since 1948; and also the same figures for the two hospitals within the region with the highest amounts and for Salford Royal Hospital.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithThe following are the figures:
AVERAGE AMOUNT SPENT PER ANNUM DURING THE PERIOD 1ST APRIL 1949–31ST MARCH, 1957* Revenue Capital £ £ Manchester Regional Hospital Board 18,987,535 684,680 The two non-teaching hospitals in the Manchester Region with, respectively, the highest average annual expenditure during the period on revenue and capital account 635,605 — — 27,436 Salford Royal Hospital 227,896 3,218 * Later figures are not yet available.