§ Mr. Chopeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the cost incurred by the National Health Service in each of the last four years for the purchase of (a) linen and (b) uniforms.
§ Mr. HayhoeThe summarised accounts of regional and district health authorities in England together with those for the special health authorities for the London postgraduate teaching hospitals show expenditure as follows:
Bedding and linen £ million Staff uniforms and clothing £ million 1981–82 42.4 24.7 1982–83 44.6 25.1 1983–84 43.5 24.5 1984–85 47.4 26.5