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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

New Hospital Construction

Tuesday 8 June 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Prime Minister confirmed a 3.7 billion funding allocation to support the delivery of 40 new hospitals by 2030.
  • There will be 48 new hospitals built by 2030, and six projects are currently under way.
  • The Secretary of State expressed willingness to meet local representatives to address issues and expedite the Kettering General Hospital project.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Peter Bone Con
NHS
Context

The MP is concerned about the progress of constructing new hospitals, particularly Kettering General Hospital.

Question

What recent assessment has been made of the progress of the construction of new hospitals. Specifically, what is known about the 40 new hospitals to be built by 2030 and how many are currently under way?

Answer from Matthew Hancock

In October, the Prime Minister confirmed a £3.7 billion funding allocation over the next four years to support the delivery of 40 new hospitals by 2030, including Kettering General Hospital. We have since confirmed that there will be 48 new hospitals built by 2030 and six projects are under way.

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Q2 Peter Bone Con
NHS
Context

The MP is concerned about potential delays to the construction of a new hospital in Kettering due to red tape and bureaucracy. He requests a meeting with the Secretary of State to discuss this issue.

Question

A new hospital will be built on the site of Kettering General Hospital, starting with an accident and emergency department and expected to be completed by 2027. However, there may be substantial delays due to red tape and bureaucracy. Will the Secretary of State use his skills to address these issues? Will he meet the three hon. Members representing north Northamptonshire to discuss this matter?

Answer from Matthew Hancock

Nothing gives me greater pleasure than making stuff happen, so I would be very happy to meet my hon. Friend and the nearby colleagues who represent the people served by Kettering General Hospital to make sure we can get this project moving as soon as we can.

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Not addressed: The MP's request for the Secretary of State to address bureaucratic delays was not specifically addressed, only a willingness to meet.

How: Nothing Gives Me Greater Pleasure Than Making Stuff Happen

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