HC Deb 13 February 1967 vol 741 c5W
52. Mr. Braine

asked the Minister of Health if he will state the estimated cost of the special centres it is proposed to set up for the treatment of drug addicts; and whether this will be financed out of additional Exchequer money or by cuts in other parts of the National Health Service.

Mr. K. Robinson

Such an estimate canot yet be made. All hospitals are given additional money each year for developments, and I do not expect the cost of these additional treatment facilities to require cuts in other parts of the National Health Service.