§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average cost per week of providing (a) a bed in a geriatric hospital or unit, (b) a place in an old people's home and (c) a home help.
§ Mr. FairgrieveThe following information relates to 1978–79:
97W These figures do not take account of interest charges on capital expenditure on buildings or of income accruing by way of payments from those in receipt of the services.
- (a) The average cost per week of a bed in a geriatric hospital or unit varied from £124 to £152 depending on the type of hospital or unit.
- (b) The average cost per week of a place in a local authority old people's home was £70.
- (c) The average cost per week of providing a home help to a household was £9.