HC Deb 28 April 1969 vol 782 cc156-7W
45. Sir J. Langford-Holt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total cost to public funds of the legal proceedings taken by the hospital authorities at the Mid-Shropshire Magistrates' Court on 28th March, 1969 against Mr. W. J. Philbin of Shrewsbury for stealing 6s. 8d. worth of waste food from Cross Houses Hospital, Shrewsbury; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Crossman

Legal proceedings were instituted by the police; the costs therefore did not fall to be met by the hospital authorities.