Written question asked by Baroness Noakes (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 10 October 2003. It was answered by Lord Warner (Labour) on Friday, 10 October 2003.

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Warner, Lord

Question

Whether they will state the financial basis on which National Health Service trusts are permitted to raise income from private patients and in particular whether National Health Service trusts are required to cover all costs, including apportionments of overheads and capital charges. [HL 4440].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 4440; 653 c86WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Income NHS NHS trusts Private patients Regulation Operating costs Pay beds