HC Deb 03 March 1969 vol 779 cc2-3W
51. Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the quarterly food cost return for each hospital of each group for the county of Devon for each quarter in 1967 and 1968.

Mr. Crossman

I am obtaining the information requested and will send it to the hon. Member.

Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the actual cost of food per week per patient in hospitals as compared with the recommended figure of between 32s. 10d. to 35s. 6d.

Mr. Crossman

I would refer the hon. Member to my hon. Friend's reply to him of 5th November last which gives the latest available figure of cost.—[Vol. 772, c.73.]