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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

New Hospitals Programme: King’s Lynn

Tuesday 6 December 2022 · 2 questions

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

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • James Wild asked about the assessment of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust's expressions of interest for the new hospitals programme.
  • The Minister visited the site and examined the scheme over the summer but declined to comment on individual schemes while the process is ongoing.
  • James Wild inquired about the delay in the decision regarding the hospital, with the Minister acknowledging the priority and allocating funds to address immediate issues.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 James Wild Con North West Norfolk
NHS
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Steve Barclay

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific assessment details and timeline for decision-making were not provided.

How: Obfuscation, Hedging

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Q2 James Wild Con North West Norfolk
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Steve Barclay

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific timeline for decision-making was not provided.

How: Hedging, Support Acknowledgment

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