§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the hon. Member for Berwick upon Tweed, as representing the House of Commons Commission, what is the annual payment to West Lambeth health authority by the House of Commons for medical screening for hon. Members; how many have used this facility; and what is the cost per patient.
§ Mr. Beith[holding answer 3 November 1989]: During the years 1986–88, 353 Members received medical screening at a total cost of £35,130.18 (an average of £99.52 per Member). In addition, a separate charge is levied for any set of X-rays provided as part of the screening process. During 1988, 17 such X-rays were suppled at a total cost of £510. The unit cost for this service has recently been increased to £40. Payment for the screening exercise is made direct to the united medical and dental school of Guy's and St. Thomas's hospitals and payment for X-rays to St. Thomas's hospital, which provides that service.