3. Commander Maitlandasked the Minister of Health how many farms are managed by the Sheffield Regional Hospital Board; what recent profits these have made; to what use these profits are put; and what is his policy in regard to the future of these farms.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodTwenty-one are managed by hospital management committees in this area, showing a total net profit in 1954–55 of £32,965, which was offset against the hospitals' expenditure. My policy with regard to hospital farming is set out in a memorandum which I sent to hospital authorities on 15th March, 1954, a copy of which I am sending to my hon. and gallant Friend.