§ Mr. StrawTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the total cost to public funds of the quality of care exhibition held at the national exhibition centre in November.
§ Mr. DorrellDirect expenditure by the Department was £123,123 and by the 14 English regions and Wales, £522,788, a total of £645,911. More than 20,000 staff visited the exhibition over three days. The enormous amount of interest and enthusiasm generated will have long term benefits for staff and patients alike.