§ Ms LynneTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what information she has on the cost to each health authority in England and Wales of providing psychiatric patients with beds in the private sector; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleI refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Bristol, South (Ms Primarolo) and the hon. Member for Sheffield, Brightside (Mr. Blunkett) on 23 February at column555. The information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
Information concerning Wales is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.