HC Deb 06 November 1987 vol 121 c906W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what the estimated cost would be to district health authorities of British Telecom's proposal to charge them for emergency repairs; and if his Department will compensate them for this loss.

Mr. Newton

The estimated cost to health authorities in 1987–88 will be £3.75 million. This will be paid from health authorities' general allocations.