HC Deb 11 April 1984 vol 58 c281W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will break down the factors which led to the recent increase in the level of charges for private treatment in National Health Service hospitals.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Charges for private resident patients are based on the estimated average cost of an inpatient day for hospitals in each class, including overheads, administration, capital and blood handling where appropriate.