HC Deb 19 October 1971 vol 823 c94W
Mr. Carter

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the annual cost to the National Health Service of injuries sustained in employment.

Sir K. Joseph

I regret that this information is not available.

Mr. Carter

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the annual cost to the National Health Service of injuries sustained in road accidents.

Sir K. Joseph

About £11 million—estimated—for hospital in-patient treatment in England.

Detailed information is not available on which to assess the annual cost to other parts of the National Health Service.