New Hospital Programme 2024-07-23
2024-07-23
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Q1
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The previous government promised to deliver 40 new hospitals by 2030 but this goal is not considered achievable within that timeframe.
What recent progress has been made on the new hospital programme? The Lancaster Royal Infirmary is at capacity and it is a Victorian building no longer fit for purpose. A local committee supports the new build scheme in Lancaster, so it will soon be reviewed by the Secretary of State. Will my right hon. Friend commit to meeting me and other interested MPs in north Lancashire?
The good people of Lancaster and Wyre will be delighted with the efforts made by the questioner. There is urgency around land issues related to the local hospital project. A scheme will be put to me shortly, which I will consider carefully.
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Commitment to meet interested MPs was not explicitly given
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Q2
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The previous government had opened six hospitals to patients, with two more due to open this financial year and eighteen under construction. The current government is reviewing these projects.
Could the right hon. Member confirm when the review of the new hospital programme will be completed?
First, I welcome the hon. Lady to her post and acknowledge her years of contribution to the NHS. However, the timetable and funding set out by the previous government were not as advertised.
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Completion timeline for the review was not provided
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Q3
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Under the previous government, the new hospital programme stalled. Many trusts have capital funds that they want to spend but are unable due to outdated rules.
What is the Secretary of State's response to the approach taken by the Conservatives regarding centralised control over hospital projects?
The condition of the NHS estate is poor, with backlog maintenance at £11.6 billion. The previous government left a significant legacy to deal with.
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Specific concerns about centralised control were not addressed
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Q4
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The Lancaster Royal Infirmary is at capacity and a Victorian building no longer fit for purpose. A local committee supports the new build scheme in Lancaster.
Will my right hon. Friend commit to meeting me and other interested MPs in north Lancashire to ensure that, after 14 years of chaos under the Conservatives, the Labour Government will deliver a new hospital for Lancaster?
The good people of Lancaster and Wyre will be delighted with the efforts made by the questioner. There is urgency around land issues related to the local hospital project. A scheme will be put to me shortly, which I will consider carefully.
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Commitment to meet interested MPs was not explicitly given
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