§ Mr. McGuireasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to announce the starting date for the building of the new hospital in Skelmersdale.
§ Mr. AlisonThe planning work is proceeding but I cannot add to my right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Member on 28lh October, 1971.—[Vol. 823, c.464.]Nurses' Meals
§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received from organisations or individuals concerning the effect on the last nurses' pay award of increases in the prices of hospital meals; and what reply he has made.
§ Mr. AlisonWe have received two letters the replies to which explained that charges for meals for hospital staff are revised by Whitley agreement from 1st April each year in accordance with a formula which takes account of alterations in the cost of food.