§ Mr. Cabornasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what information he has as to the number of private patients in the Sheffield area health authority who have changed status to National Health Service patients within one episode of treatment in the last three years;
(2) what was the cost to the Sheffield area health authority of private patients who have changed status to National Health Service patients within one episode of treatment in the last three years for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe do not collect centrally such detailed local information. The hon. Member may therefore wish to make inquiries of the chairman of Sheffield district health authority.