§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what the total annual amount would be if every adult receiving treatment in hospital paid (a) £5 per week, (b) £7.50 per week, and (c) £10 per week per hospital place.
§ Dr. OwenAbout (a) £80 million, (b) £120 million and (c) £160 million. These figures take no account of the ability of patients to pay, any effect on social security benefits and the cost of collection.