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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Hospitals: New Builds and Upgrades

Tuesday 6 December 2022 · 3 questions

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

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Answered 2 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government plans to create 40 new hospitals by 2030 with 3.7 billion allocated.
  • The Minister of State for Health and Social Care will visit Sutton to discuss hospital plans.
  • Standardisation is being adopted to build hospitals more efficiently and control costs.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Elliot Colburn
NHS
Context

The MP raises concerns about the upgrade of existing hospitals and construction of new ones.

Question

What steps are being taken to upgrade existing hospitals and build new hospitals?

Answer from Steve Barclay

The Government is committed to a programme creating 40 new hospitals by 2030, with £3.7 billion allocated. Additionally, there are plans for more surgical hubs and community diagnostic centres funded at £5.6 billion and upgrades costing £1.7 billion for over 70 hospitals.

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Q2 Elliot Colburn
NHS
Context

The MP seeks a meeting to discuss the new hospital in Sutton and improvements at St Helier Hospital.

Question

Patients in Carshalton and Wallington will benefit massively from the building of a new hospital in Sutton and the improvement of St Helier Hospital under NHS plans approved by the Government. Will my right hon Friend agree to meet me, and the NHS trusts?

Answer from Steve Barclay

The Minister of State for Health and Social Care will visit soon to further discuss the scheme. The Government is adopting a standardised model from other departments to build hospitals more efficiently, aiming for cheaper unit prices and quicker delivery times.

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Q3 Hilary Benn Lab Leeds South
NHS
Context

The MP urges for the go-ahead on a new children's hospital, adult building, and maternity centre at Leeds General Infirmary.

Question

May I urge him to give the go ahead as soon as possible? The site is clear, plans are ready, so can he ensure it goes forward promptly?

Answer from Steve Barclay

The costs have significantly increased since 2019. Using standardisation will grip cost better and is what being discussed with Leeds General Infirmary, aiming for affordability while ensuring the scheme proceeds.

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Not addressed: Approval timeline not specified

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