To 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.

Direct 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.