§ Mr. Fisherasked the Minister of Health what is the average total cost per patient per week in an average hospital; and whether this varies to any significant extent according to the hospital.
§ Mr. K. Robinson£39 11s. 9d. per in-patient week for 1965–66 in acute non-teaching hospitals in England and Wales. Costs vary significantly with the type of hospital, the specialties covered and the intensity of treatment provided.