§ 82. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Health what charges, and under what conditions, hospitals controlled by his Department may impose on patients; and whether they are informed on admission of such charges.
§ Mr. BevanPatients may go into pay-beds, at full cost. Otherwise they can only be charged for extra privacy in single rooms or small wards, for the extra cost of certain expensive appliances, and for renewal of appliances through negligence. They are informed on admission.