HC Deb 26 November 1984 vol 68 cc356-7W
Mr. Gregory

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much expenditure took place on modernising hospital kitchens in Northern Ireland in each year since 1978; and what is the planned expenditure for 1984 and 1985.

Mr. Chris Patten

The information requested is not available in the form requested. However details of expenditure on structural alterations and major equipment replacement in hospital kitchens is as follows:

Financial Year £
1978–79 263,720
1979–80 318,041
1980–81 506,129
1981–82 755,411
1982–83 1,119,457
1983–84 1,261,007
*1984–85 375,357
*1985–86 571,650
* Estimated.