HC Deb 27 January 1977 vol 924 cc729-30W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the weekly amount deducted from pensioners to offset the cost of their keep whilst in hospital; what was the total revenue from this source in 1973, 1974, 1975 and 1976; and how many individual weekly payments these figures represent.

Mr. Orme

A reply will be published in theOfficial Report as soon as possible.