§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, following his reply of 368W 20 June 1979, how much the new Liverpool Royal hospital has cost to build; how much it will cost to run next year; how much it cost during their last operational year to run the hospitals it replaced; when it is anticipated that manning levels for ancillary workers will be agreed; what Government assistance will be forthcoming in meeting the £180,000 repair bill recently announced; and whether he will have a public inquiry into these matters.
§ Dr. VaughanI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.