§ Lord Harris of High Crossasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the cost of a complete kidney dialysis unit in terms of constant 1979 survey prices.
1350WA
§ Lord Cullen of AshbourneThere is no standard dialysis unit and the cost will vary according to the size and type of facilities provided, and whether the unit is in a purpose-built, prefabricated or adapted building. The costs for providing a four station minimal care dialysis unit have ranged from £30,000 in an adapted building to £61,000 for a prefabricated unit and £140,000 for a larger purpose-built unit. The cost of a 10-station main hospital dialysis unit brought into use in 1970 was £350,000. All costs given are at 1979 survey prices.