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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

New Hospitals: Funding Bids

Tuesday 13 July 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • James Wild asked about the progress on selecting eight new hospital schemes for funding.
  • The Secretary of State confirmed that 40 new hospitals are planned by 2030 and eight schemes are in confirmation.
  • The government allocated 4.2 billion for NHS operational capital investment, including 110 million for RAAC risk mitigation.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 James Wild Con North West Norfolk
NHS
Context

The MP is inquiring about progress on selecting eight new hospital programmes announced for funding.

Question

What progress has been made on selecting the eight new hospital programme schemes invited to bid for funding announced in the spending review 2020?

Answer from Edward Argar

40 new hospitals are set to be built by 2030, and a further eight schemes are in the confirmation stage. The Secretary of State is closely monitoring this process and an update on the selection criteria will follow soon.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific timeline for providing an update was not given.

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Q2 James Wild Con North West Norfolk
NHS
Context

The MP is concerned about the safety and maintenance of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, which has been identified as having critical structural issues.

Question

What reassurance can be given to constituents who have signed a petition for a new hospital that the Government are seriously considering their case?

Answer from Edward Argar

The government has allocated £4.2 billion this financial year for NHS operational capital investment, including £110 million specifically for RAAC risk mitigation, and my hon. Friend's hospital received over £20 million of that funding. Safety will be a key factor in the criteria for future eight schemes.

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