HC Deb 22 March 1985 vol 75 cc617-8W
Mr. Hume

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total cost of commissioning and compiling the report "Developing Hospital Services", by the joint review team of the Eastern Health and Social Servies Board, taking into account wage costs for staff servicing the review team, the expenses of members of the team, clerical overheads in servicing the committee and all other expenses incurred by the review team in its work.

Mr. Chris Patten

The information requested is not routinely collected and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Hume

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total cost of printing, distributing and delivering the report, "Developing Hospital Services", by the joint review team of the Eastern Health and Social Services Board.

Mr. Chris Patten

Approximately £13,800.

Mr. Hume

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total cost of preparing, printing, distributing and delivering the supplementary briefing document for the public on the report, "Developing Hospital Services," by the joint review team of the Eastern Health and Social Services Board.

Mr. Chris Patten

The total cost of printing and distributing the short guide to the report "Developing Hospital Services" was approximately £10,300. Information on the staff costs associated with the production of the guide is not readily available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.