New Hospitals Programme King’s Lynn 2022-12-06
2022-12-06
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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has submitted expressions of interest to be part of the new hospitals programme, raising concerns about the RAAC concrete issues. The hospital needs urgent attention and there is a delay in decision-making.
What recent assessment has been made of the expressions of interest submitted by Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust to be part of the new hospitals programme?
I visited the site and looked at the scheme over the summer. I made it clear in a speech that addressing the concerns of RAAC hospitals is my No. 1 priority, but I cannot comment on individual schemes while the process is ongoing.
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Specific assessment details and timeline for decision-making were not provided.
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There is a serious RAAC concrete issue at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in North West Norfolk, and people are concerned about when a decision will be made on building a new hospital.
I warmly welcome the priority that my right hon. Friend has put on resolving the serious RAAC concrete issues at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, but the decision on this was due in the spring. Christmas is coming and the only question that people in North West Norfolk have is, when will we get the present that everyone wants—a new hospital for the staff and patients?
My hon. Friend has extensive support among parliamentary colleagues, including my right hon. Friend who recently added her support to the scheme. We allocated £20 million last year and £30 million this year to address immediate issues, but we recognise it is a priority and are working on it.
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Specific timeline for decision-making was not provided.
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