§ 53. Mr. Mikardoasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many private patients were treated at the London hospital in 1983; and what was the cost of those treatments to public funds.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeInformation for 1983 is not yet available. In 1982 there were 735 discharges and deaths of private inpatients and 5,789 attendances by private outpatients at the London hospital. Details of the costs incurred, which would have been offset by the charges made, are not available centrally, and for further information the hon. Member may like to consult the health authority.