Mr. Jim Callaghanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the actual expenditure to date on the provision of the security unit in Prestwich hospital; when he expects the unit to be fully operational; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoyleExpenditure on the interim secure unit—Elton Ward—at Prestwich hospital since 1975–76 is as follows:
1975–76 96,000—November 1975 prices 1976–77 109,498—November 1976 prices 1977–78 118,765—November 1977 prices 1978–79 130,839—November 1978 prices There is opposition from certain staff working in the hospital. Efforts are being made locally and nationally to secure staff co-operation.