§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his Department's allowance paid to private nursing homes for each National Health Services patient transferred from mental hospitals.
§ Mrs. Currie[holding answer 9 November 1987]: Arrangements for transferring patients from long-stay hospitals under the care in the community initiative are for local negotiation. Health authorities meet the cost of contractual arrangements for patient care they make with the private sector. Charges vary according to individual circumstances.