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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Health Service Capital Estate

Tuesday 13 April 2021 · 4 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 3 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government committed to building 48 new hospitals by 2030 and upgrading 20 others
  • Announced slots for eight further new hospitals, including consideration for Scunthorpe
  • Investment of 32 million in NHS infrastructure to address pandemic challenges

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jack Brereton Con
NHS
Context

The MP inquired about progress on improving the health service's capital infrastructure.

Question

What progress has been made on improving the health service capital estate?

Answer from Matthew Hancock

In our election manifesto, we committed to building 40 new hospitals by 2030 and upgrading another 20. We are delivering on this commitment with plans to build 48 new hospitals this decade. A competition for eight further new hospitals will be opened shortly.

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Q2 Holly Mumby-Croft
NHS
Context

The MP acknowledged the investment in Scunthorpe General Hospital and asked about future plans.

Question

Will the Government continue to work on plans for a new hospital for Scunthorpe?

Answer from Matthew Hancock

We have announced slots for eight further new hospitals, including 40 already announced. We will build eight more over this decade and an open process will determine the decision. I look forward to working with her and colleagues in Lincolnshire on these plans.

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Q3 Jack Brereton Con
NHS
Context

The MP thanked the Government for investing over £32 million in local NHS mental health and acute facilities.

Question

Would my right hon. Friend agree that it is important to provide the best possible health facilities as the NHS recovers from the pandemic?

Answer from Matthew Hancock

Yes, I would. The NHS played a critical role in the pandemic response. We have invested £32 million and protected the NHS through its challenges. Further investment will be considered to support Stoke's health needs as we build back better.

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Q4 Justin Madders Lab Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
NHS
Context

The MP highlighted a 23% increase in delayed or cancelled treatments due to infrastructure issues, with maintenance backlog rising by 50%. They questioned when such delays would cease.

Question

Will the Secretary of State tell us by what date we will see no more delays to treatment because of crumbling buildings?

Answer from Matthew Hancock

We are putting significant investment into NHS infrastructure, evidenced by improvements in Stoke, Scunthorpe, and elsewhere. We support staff and ensure the NHS has the backing needed to tackle the backlog, which increased because of the pandemic.

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Not addressed: Specific timeline for eliminating treatment delays due to crumbling buildings

How: Working Incredibly Hard To Tackle It

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