HL Deb 12 March 2002 vol 632 c72WA
Baroness Barker

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the definition of hospital board and lodging, excluding food and laundry. [HL2664]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions (Baroness Hollis of Heigham)

There is no hospital board and lodging charge. Maintenance and treatment in a National Health Service hospital are provided free, regardless of a person's financial situation.