HC Deb 09 May 1995 vol 259 cc409-10W
Mrs. Beckett

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what has been the percentage change in the average cost of treating an acute patient between 1982–83 and 1992–93. [22776]

Mr. Sackville

Figures for 1992–93 are shown in the table. It is not possible to compare average costs between 1982–83 and 1992–93 because of changes in accounting practices. Since 1991–92, figures have included overheads and capital charges.

Acute Specialties: Average Costs1
In-patients including day cases(cost per finished consultant episode) £ Out-patients cost per attendance £
1992–93 1,009.27 56.37
1 Source:

Annual financial returns of regional, district and special health authorities for the London postgraduate teaching hospitals and national health service trusts.