Mr. Martin Varley:

The Deputy's broad analysis is correct. If we are operating at 30% of 40% capacity in bed utilisation, and if we allow that some of the patients who had been transferred to private hospitals are at the end of their clinical care, then perhaps the real impact is somewhat lower. At 30% or 40%, and even allowing for Covid-19 restrictions, it is quite possible we could have used our private hospitals to the extent of 60% or 80%, depending on circumstances. We are aware from our private practice consultants that care has been delayed at outpatients clinics and for follow-on care that may be required in hospitals.