Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 13 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 June 2003. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 23 June 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Dept of Health
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent assessment he has made of the benefits of pay beds in NHS hospitals; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent assessment he has made of the benefits of pay beds in NHS hospitals; and if he will make a statement. [120056] Mr. Hutton: The first priority of national health service hospitals is to treat NHS patients. However, as long as it does not interfere with their NHS duties, providing accommodation and services to private patients can be a useful way for NHS hospitals to raise additional income to use for their NHS services.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 407 c575W;407 c579W; 120056
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Hospitals NHS Private patients Pay beds
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