X-ray Departments

HC Deb 13 November 1978 vol 958 cc61-2W

Mr. Clegg

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what arrangements are made by the National Health Service for the recovery of silver from the X-ray departments run by it.

Mr. Deakins

My Department has encouraged X-ray departments to install silver recovery machines and to sell old film. The National Health Service gained £2.3 million in 1977-78 from these activities. Member for Wanstead and Woodford (Mr. Jenkin) Official Report, 15th Nov-ember 1976, columns 397–8, on the element for child support in all benefits and allowances.

Mr. Orme

Following is the information, based on the rates which come into operation this week. Except where indicated, the same amount is payable in respect of each qualifying child in addition to child benefit of £3 a week.

made by the National Health Service for the recovery of silver from the X-ray departments run by it.

Mr. Deakins

My Department has encouraged X-ray departments to install silver recovery machines and to sell old film. The National Health Service gained £2.3 million in 1977–78 from these activities.