Frontline Health Services 2020-01-07
2020-01-07
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Rob Roberts inquires about fiscal support to reopen Flint Community Hospital.
What steps is the Treasury taking regarding funds availability to help Welsh people and, specifically, look at resurrecting Flint Community Hospital?
The NHS is this Government's No. 1 spending priority, and Welsh people deserve better healthcare than they are getting from Labour's poor management. The Welsh Government received an additional £600 million in recent spending rounds which can be used to help the NHS system and consider hospital resurrection.
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Meg Hillier questions the Treasury's measures to ensure funds are spent well on GP recruitment.
How is the Treasury ensuring that NHS funding is effectively used, especially for GP recruitment?
Previous Labour's PFI policies cash-starved many NHS trusts for too long, but our historic settlement aims to address these issues. The Treasury is committed to improving GP appointments as outlined in our manifesto.
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Andrew Percy seeks assurance on capital funding for hospitals in his region.
What assurances can the Chancellor give regarding capital funding to upgrade hospitals in Goole, Scunthorpe and Grimsby?
A comprehensive spending review later this year will include a multi-year capital settlement with priority for NHS capital needs, including hospital upgrades.
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Tim Farron addresses the need for better radiotherapy facilities to reduce patient travel.
Will the Chancellor commit to funding satellite radiotherapy units, such as at Westmorland General Hospital?
We are committed to providing necessary resources for improved cancer treatments, including capital investment for better facilities.
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