§ Mr. Woofasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average weekly cost of looking after an elderly person who is in the care of a local authority.
§ Dr. OwenIn 1972–73, the latest year for which information is available, the average gross weekly cost excluding capital charges was about £18, of which residents on average paid about £6.50.
§ Mr. Woofasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average weekly cost of looking after an elderly person in a geriatric ward of a hospital.
§ Dr. OwenIn 1972–73 the average cost per in-patient week in hospitals wholly or predominantly containing geriatric beds was £39.02. The figure for geriatric beds in district general and other hospitals is not available.